I need to figure out how to build a barrell roof the dimensiois for the rooof itself is 9 feet 9 inches and 3/8(w) by 72 in and 1/4. I am not sue how to go about figuring the cut for a barrell roof and looking for some help. any help would be helpful and any more information needed just write and I will be glad to give it to you. Thank You , Todd
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I'm not following your dimensions. What's the radius, do you know or are you looking for help finding it? Is it going on top of a building with the dimensions you listed. Which dimension would be the gable end or end of the barrel. I can help, I've built a lot of these and understand the lay out well, if you'll provide info.
Terry
Your radius is 59 - 15/16" I'd tack sheets of plywood on a wood subfloor to create one piece large enough to draw the segment, then cut it out with a jigsaw. If a round "truss" is required, cut multiple pieces and lam together staggering joints.
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