INDEX TO . . .

Rafter Layout with Log Timbers



HOW TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Terminology

Tools



APPLYING RISE AND RUN TO THE SQUARE

Rise Per Foot of Run

Example


ORIENTING YOUR WORK TO THE DRAWINGS

Rafter as it appears on the wall.

Rafter as it appears on the ground.


PLACING THE MEASURING LINE

Establishing a uniform point of reference on non-dimensional material


STEPPING OFF

Marking The Top Cut Line

Stepping Off The Run

Marking Off The Seat Of The Rafter

Tail Cut


GABLE HEIGHT AND RIDGE BEAM POSITION

Rafters Butted Against the Sides of the Ridge Beam

Rafters Resting on Top of the Ridge Beam


SPECIAL CASES

Joining Rafters with Differing Pitch

Stepping Off a Fraction of a Foot of Run




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