Framing Walls And Roofs

Scatter studs every 16 in.

Framing walls and roofs.

Roof framing terms are related to the parts of a triangle. While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses the rafter supports of the roof itself learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry and a basic primer is covered below. Framing terms knowing the basic vocabulary is a necessary part of your work as a builder. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge.

Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions. Pry up top plate. These members referred to as studs wall plates and lintels serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floors ceiling and roof. Nail studs to top plate.

In buildings including residential structures framing systems typically consist of the roof structure that supports the roof deck exterior and interior load bearing walls beams girders posts and floor framing. Tack top and bottom plates in place. Platform construction is much more common than balloon framing though balloon framing was employed in many two story houses before 1930. Expert diagrams of the two major types of wood frame construction for house walls and roofs two basic methods are used for framing a house.

Wall or the posts on one side are at a higher level than those on the opposite side. Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place. The xs indicate king studs and double lines indicate cripples. Starting at one end of the new wall shim between the top plate and ceiling and check the.

With the studs nailed in place align the bottom plate with the floor chalk line. Detail plates for studs doors windows and intersecting walls. Then position and nail them to the plates. Portant part of framing.

Fasten the wall into place. This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. In wood framing basics and wall plans that have openings with cripples above the header cut and nail together the king studs and trimmers first. In the following section we ll cover some of the more common roof and rafter terms you ll need.

Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. Then measure and nail the cripples into place. Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. Carefully tilt the wall into place and align the top plate with the ceiling chalk line.

Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Platform and balloon frame construction.