Title: Install common rafters.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Roof

Installation should include

- positioning the rafters, according to layout
- using fasteners, according to specifications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What determines the spacing and size of rafters?
- Describe several methods of installing rafters. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27112 Roof Framing describes the most common roof types and introduces basic roof framing components. Includes instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Covers stick-built and truss-built roofs, and includes the basics of roof sheathing installation.