How To Build A Garage Roof Frame

The editors of the family handyman demonstrate how to build a garage and how to frame a garage.

How to build a garage roof frame.

2x4 or 2x6 framing. This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing installing rafters. A flat garage roof is far easier to build than one with a pitch. B 2 pieces of 2 4 lumber 36 1 4 1 piece of 2 6 lumber 260 top ridge.

It is not ideal for snow or heavy rain but modern materials and proper drainage have helped. A 13 pieces of 2 4 lumber 144 long bottom rafters. It s helpful to have at least one worker. In order to build a garage roof you need to use the following.

The knowledge and skills to build a hip roof is only a bit more than is needed to build a gabled roof garage so we will be illustrating the hip roof version with a 4 12 pitch so that you can fully master all of the garage roof framing techniques related to building a garage or other wood framed structure. Think of a flattened hip roof. We will go over raft. C 30 pieces of 2 4 lumber 97 1 4 14 pieces 6 1 2 rafters d 14 pieces of 3 4 tongue and groove plywood sheets 4 8 decking.

Get their best tips on design foundations framing sheathing and more. Check your local codes as you may not be able to have a 2nd story above the garage with 24 framing. For most garage needs 24 is fine and uses less lumber. Step by step instructions for framing a garage roof.

Wondering how to build the structure of your roof. A key decision to make prior to embarking on building the bom is what framing system you want to use. Taking into consideration that you will be working at some height it is advisable to use at least two ladders and to have a helper as lifting the timber into place will take two sets of arms. 16 on center or 24 on center studs.

If in your plans you have an overhang rake rafter on either end of the garage you will need to adjust the measurement to insure a sheet of plywood beginning at the edge of the overhang rake will end in the center of an interior truss.