This manual includes framing square terminology, brace layout, and complete procedures for common rafter (with and without a tail), hip and valley rafter, and jack rafter layout. Roof types, board foot measure, stair layout, and other framing square applications are presented. Exercises are provided throughout the manual plus an appendix containing popular rafter tables.

Complete rafter length tables and the how to of roof framing. Shows how to use the tables to find the actual length of common, hip, valley and jack rafters. Explains how to measure, mark, cut and erect the rafters; find the drop of the hip; shorten jack rafters; mark the ridge and much more. Loaded with explanations and illustrations.

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An easy to read handy pocket guide to roof construction, measurements and details. A must for all Builders. Well known throughout the industry as the Little Red Roofing book, it can be - or should be - found in the back of every roofer's ute.

Geometry is the base of all Trigonometric Functions in roof framing.

I have been a framer for 16 years and this book has been useful on most of the houses I build. Not only does it have all the standard rafter tables but the irregular combinations as well. It is very easy to understand and gives all the needed formulas. A MUST have for any framer.