Layout should include

• using and designing templates
• determining the type of rafters needed
• determining materials, according to the plan
• following applicable building codes
• calculating rafter length
• cutting materials.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What tools and equipment are used to cut materials for a building rafter/brace?
• Why are rafters cut differently than other building materials?
• When would using rafters be a better choice than trusses? Using trusses a better choice than rafters?
• Why is it important to check relevant codes before designing a rafter? Where can those codes be found?
• What is roof pitch, and how is it expressed?
• How do braces contribute to structural stability?