Rafters are made from sloped framing boards of dimensional lumber -- usually 2x8s or 2x10s -- connecting the roof peak, known as the ridge board, to the plates of the exterior walls.

From a design perspective, it's pleasing to view, and the semicircle is an uncommon pergola detail. I added a miter cut (or clip cut) because I enjoy it whenever I see each rafter soldiering one ...

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If you’re working on your dream home, the topic of roof eaves may have come up. Here’s what roof eaves are and why you may consider adding them.

A new kind of roof-and-attic system keeps homes cool in summer and prevents heat loss in winter, a multi-seasonal efficiency uncommon in roof and attic design.

To complete a boathouse metal roof design in northern Wisconsin last summer, quality design, materials and craftsmanship came together to create an attractive, watertight system. “We really wanted ...

Q: I have a redwood patio overhang about 16 by 16 feet. The 2-by-8 rafters are attached to the roof of my house and extend to where they rest on a beam held up by three posts. I needed to replace ...

The roof deck collects the snow load and transfers the weight to the rafters. For any rafter, the portion of the roof deck that transfers this load is the tributary area.