Valley Rafter

The Cali Valley Heads East
Construct the intersecting gable on the main roof for a faster, easier-to-build assembly.
Efficient Custom Roof Cutting
To keep a framing crew rolling, it pays to have the rafters cut before the walls are up.
Conquering Complicated Roofs
Strategies for calculating the angles and offsets of irregular hips and valleys.
A No-Math Approach to Valley Plates
Whether you're tying in new gable dormers or adding a chimney cricket during roof framing, giving the valley jacks a place to land is an easy task with these step-by-step instructions.
A Roof for Insulation, Solar Panels, and Bedrooms
Intersecting roofs and gable ends form an interesting roofline and allow for usable space on the second level.
An Improved Rafter Pattern
Learn an easy method for cutting rafters using a small pattern for accurate, efficient cuts.
Framing a Roof Valley
Do the math on a calculator so that you can concentrate on what's important: getting the rafters right.
Framing a Dramatic Dormer
If doghouse dormers or shed dormers aren't dressy enough, A-dormers can add an exciting design note, and they're easier to seal against the elements.
A Different Approach to Rafter Layout
Measuring along the bottom of the rafters and using a site-built jig simplify the process.
Preventing ice dams in valleys
Q: The roof of my house has a valley with a living space directly below. The rafter bays were not insulated adequately when the house was built, and because the…

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