Framing Roof Systems

This is one of the hardest parts of framing. It is also the most dangerous! There are several methods of framing roofs but here we are just going to be talking about installing roof trusses.

Roof Types

There are many types of roofs, but the main roof lines you’ll run into are hip and gable roofs. Here are a few examples...

 

Installation

Cranes are often used to install the trusses. As they are being installed, they must be braced off to avoid them falling over! Once all the trusses are installed, your building should be done with the framing portion, and you can then begin sheathing!