A standard triangular roof known as a gable roof is framed using rafters which are diagonal members that support the roofing materials.
Framing roof without ceiling joists.
There are two common ways of framing the roof of a house.
Joist spacing in this design mode incorporates different types of wood used in ceiling construction including 2 grades of southern pine douglas fir and hemlock fir types which are the most common.
How to frame a gable roof with no ceiling.
The shape and size of a roof depends on the span and the floor plan of the building.
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.
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.
How to frame a gable roof without ceiling joists.
The standard construction of interior framing in a home uses 16 inch on center oc spacing for ceiling joists.