61 - Roofs Run Amok

Written By Jay Yerxa

Tons to talk about: roof design (simple roofs for easy water management), materials (advanced framing--trusses vs solid sawn rafters), spacing (16 vs 24 inches), accommodating HVAC equipment, and even planning for PV array load. Even building roofs on the ground and craning them into place like a top hat OR what about SIP roofs (and why)? The boys cover a lot of ground but up in the air...

Pete's Resource: "Advanced Framing: Using Wood Efficiently from Optimizing Design to Minimizing the Dumpster:"

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