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Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses–the rafter supports of the roof itself–learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry, and a basic primer is covered below. The trusses themselves will vary depending upon the design and the style of roof you're building, but you can learn about selecting between the various styles, and the basic guidelines for cutting your own rafters and raising them. | Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses–the rafter supports of the roof itself–learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry, and a basic primer is covered below. The trusses themselves will vary depending upon the design and the style of roof you're building, but you can learn about selecting between the various styles, and the basic guidelines for cutting your own rafters and raising them. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Designing the Roof=== | ===Designing the Roof=== | ||
