Roof construction

In this DIY guide we take a look at the types of roof trusses and joist, what causes them to fail and how you can repair any damage

A roof truss is a structural unit designed to frame a roof and to support the roof material, interior ceiling, insulation, and forces caused by snow, rain, and wind. A roof truss is supported by

A New Metal Roof Tops Off a Florida Remodeling Project By Clint Thomas, Esq. My daughter and her husband recently bought a fixer-upper in Florida. The roof on their house has a very low slope, a 1:12 pitch to be exact, and came with an 18 year old modified bitumen roof that was at the […]

Find the pitch of a roof using the rise and run or the angle of the roof in degrees. Learn how to find the pitch of a roof by finding the rise and run.

Room-in-the-attic is a common truss that is often used in the garage or drive shed. #rooftrusses #roofing #homeimprovement

Posts about Roof Types written by The Roof Guy

A collection of pitched roof details looking at warm roof and cold roof construction with detail examples in both 2D and 3D.

If you're framing a gable roof on a new house, or building a shed or even a doghouse with a gable roof, you'll need to cut a number of roof rafters. The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof. Before you cut your...

Find out how to cut a Birdsmouth joint and how to fix roofing rafters and joists in traditional roofing methods