Roof Framing
Roof Framing

Author: Marshall Gross

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780910460408

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Summary: This is a guide to framing any gable, Dutch, Tudor, California, gambrel, shed, or gazebo roof -- including irregular roofs that can stump even experienced roof cutters. This book takes you through every measurement and every cut on each type of roof so you can understand exactly what's required. The author explains how to use an inexpensive hand-held calculator to figure any common, hip, valley, or jack rafter length in seconds -- including rafters on irregular roofs and rafter pitches or lengths that aren't in any rafter table.

Roof Framer's Bible
Roof Framer's Bible

Author: Barry D. Mussell

Publisher:

Published: 2003-03-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780964335431

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I have been a framer for 16 years and this book has been useful on most of the houses I build. Not only does it have all the standard rafter tables but the irregular combinations as well. It is very easy to understand and gives all the needed formulas. A MUST have for any framer.

The Roof Framers Field Manual
The Roof Framers Field Manual

Author: Ray Thornburg

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781717814593

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The Roof Framers Field Manual is the one book every roof framer will carry with them to the job. Put it on your portable computer device and all the answers to difficult to solve framing problems will be at your fingertips (kindle version only). This paperback version has big bold drawings and diagrams that help to explain how to cut almost every kind of rafter. Each page tackles another framing scenario. Learn the science and math of roof framing with easy to understand formulas and illustrations. This book even explains how to program your portable device like a calculator or i phone to do the heavy lifting on complex roof framing projects. This book will be indispensable to you. Save time, Save money. Amaze your coworkers with your newfound knowledge. Written by a roof framer for roof framers. Now you'll know every trick in the book.

Residential Framing
Residential Framing

Author: William Perkins Spence

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780806985947

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Starts out with detailed coverage of standard building materials and up-to-date how-to information about modern power tools and safety requirements...explores all the standard framing methods...demystifies some of the more obscure tasks, such as building gable dormers...and structural foundations. "Popular Mechanics." "

Roofing Construction & Estimating
Roofing Construction & Estimating

Author: Daniel Benn Atcheson

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781572180079

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Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions.