Framing A Roof To A Wall

Sheathing comes in 4 8 sheets and dimension lumber in multiples of 2 feet.

Framing a roof to a wall.

Fasten the wall into place. To limit the amount of drywall that has to be replaced use a ruler and pencil or a chalk. Nail the end studs to framing in the existing wall. Metal flashing prevents rain and run off water from seeping into the space between the roof and the wall and causing damage to the framing.

Using two inch by four inch studs build a frame for columns that stand from the porch floor to the soon to be built roof. The roof flashing is then placed up behind this through the wall z bar flashing on the outside of the vertical blocking backing material. Roof framing rafter layout. Keep it simple and remember.

Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Remove a strips of drywall. Finish the end walls with blocking studs notched to fit around the rafters and fastened to the top plate. From one end of the rafter material using a speed square or framing square mark an x in 12 angle on the rafter and cut it.

While you re at it some carpenters. You should be able. Proper flashing is crucial at a roof to wall intersection. Brace the column frame in place using l brackets and concrete screws.

This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. If you choose you can use a small rake in the attic to pull any insulation back from the edge. As you shim and plumb each section of wall drive 16d nails through the top plate into the framing with a hammer or nail gun. Roof framing doesn t have to be daunting but if it s your first try a simple gable roof say on a garden shed is the best bet.

The basic steps include. The fascia board is the bottom plate and the ridge board the top plate. Line up the square with the plumb line then rotate it 180 degrees realigning the square on the other side of the. Framing a shed roof is similar to framing a wall.

Start by marking the plumb line the horizontal line that marks where the wall will meet the rafter. Cover the column frame with siding brick or any outdoor material that matches the exterior of your home. Starting at one end of the new wall shim between the top plate and ceiling and check the wall for plumb with a level. Measure your seat cuts.

Because most roof flashing is required to extend up the wall a minimum of 4 and some a minimum of 5.