Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisIn Framing Roofs, Larry Haun and his brother Joe build the roof of a basic 1,600 square foot house. Starting from the top of the walls, they take you step-by-step through the entire process, showing you practical ways to organize tasks, streamline procedures, and handle the right tools and materials efficiently., Written by master carpenters, this collection of articles culled from the pages of "Fine Homebuilding" teaches readers the techniques that professionals use to measure, lay out, design, and build a wide variety of roofs., This essential reference for pros and passionate amateurs is back with a fresh design and updated content. Written by respected builders from all over America, this extensive revision collects all the latest roof framing articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine -- from cutting rafters and framing roof valleys to building dormers and working with roof trusses. The contributors offer hardearned, job-tested advice on an impressive variety of tools, techniques, and trade secrets. Framing Roofs shows how to work with speed and precision, and, since working on a roof is often a complicated and dangerous task, safety is always at the forefront.