Hand Framed Hip Roof

Hip roofs can be generally framed into a large variety of sizes that can be t or l shaped and may need a more complex frame structure.

Hand framed hip roof.

This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof. The ridge board is centered here in terms of length as well as width. I ll start at the beginning with the easy bits before tackling the more complicated stuff and that way hopefully i ll make it really clear and easy to understand exactly how to set out measure cut and install hip and valley roof rafters. Hip roofs drain water well and leaves don t build up on them.

The procedure for the erection of a simple hip roof. As compared to global roof framing hip roof framing is more difficult because it consists of four sides with variable lengths instead of two sides. While it s common to build hip roofs from trusses or premade frames it is possible to build your own hip roof. Begin by measuring and cutting the wood then move on to installing the rafters and sheathing.