Hip Roof Framing At the time of framing of such a roof, the starting point must always be the universal rafters. This is going to position the ridge in the appropriate location. The framing of this piece of the roof bears resemblance to a gable roof. However, this is where the similarity...
Framing ahip roofmay look difficult, but with the information presented here you should be able toframea simple one. After learning how to frame agable roof, then you should be ready to tackle a simple roof with hips. Just like a gable roof, hips are made up of common rafters plus, h...
The advantage of using such architecture over any other design is its structural integrity. By placing more weight on fewer supports and offering less resistance when exposed to heavy winds or extreme weather conditions, a hip roof can offer more protection than gabled roofs or roofs with lesser...
Improvements in or relating to connection arrangements for connecting hip rafters at the apex of a hipped roofRICHARD ANTHONY * WHITING
The rail is preferably fixed down by clips attached to the roof rafters and overlying rail flanges resting on said board. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the invention may be better understood, it will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in...