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Things like this detail are one of the reasons I say even though the world is basically trusses now you should know at minimum basics to rafter calculation. Why? Because ya can’t start from the top and hang 13/12 rafters from the top as gravity won’t be you friend. So you calculated and start from the bottom. Measure the building plus overhang and the figure out what the height would be and then use a LDM to shoot up to the top of the block and mark your rise. Then you have a benchmark. Now get

Back to basics: knowing how to calculate roof pitch and rafter length is an essential part of the design and construction of a building. For all those visual learners out there, @OntarioFraming put together this helpful mock-up to simplify your calculations and explain the concept of Rise Over Run. Thanks, JP! For specialty roofing options, explore Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions: https://bit.ly/3DnFPFu #protip #roofing #roofingsolutions #newconstruction #homebuilding #keepcraftalive #westlaker