Setting The Roof

Construct a temporary platform on the ceiling joists and construct temporary scaffolding if the peak of the roof is over your reach.

Setting the roof.

Pitch is determined by snow loads other weather factors and the covering to be applied to the roof. Roofing jobs are always easier if you have more help and setting the ridge board really requires three people to go smoothly. Came a long way 9. They use them to secure the tops of the trusses to each other so they won t domino over.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Set the roof 8. Typically the contractor sets most or all of the trusses on the side of the. They are moving fast.

Now i see what that pile of pre nailed wood was for. Now that i know 10. Those in the southern climates may utilize lower pitches. Take it or leave it 11.

Secure the underlayment with nails that are at least 2 inches from the edge of the roof. Setting the trusses setting the trusses the trusses are nailed in place and attached to each other temporarily. Shake it fast 7. Start a party 2.

If your roof has a steep slope install the battens next which are thin strips of material that run horizontally along the roof. To begin remove the old roof tile. Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time. Preparing the ridge board step 1.