While truss roofs are the most popular construction style today by some estimates truss roofs outnumber stick frame roofs two to one there are regions of the country where builders.
Framing roof without ceiling joists.
How to frame a gable roof with no ceiling.
A standard triangular roof known as a gable roof is framed using rafters which are diagonal members that support the roofing materials.
The shape and size of a roof depends on the span and the floor plan of the building.
There are two common ways of framing the roof of a house.
How to frame a gable roof without ceiling joists.
And the roof covering material determines the size cross section area of the roofing timbers used.
A gable roof is a heavy structure and if you want to prevent your roof from collapsing you ll have to frame the structure correctly.
With premanufactured trusses or with rafters and ceiling joists commonly called stick framing.