Parts Of Attic Framing

Two by four lumber is standard for framing most walls including short walls in the attic.

Parts of attic framing.

Tools materials and supplies. Converting a common truss into an attic truss can improve your home s value so it s worth it if you have the skills for such a project. We won t go into attic inspection too deeply since this series of articles from mastering roof inspections is primarily about roofing defect recognition but you should have an understanding of the two main basic roof structure systems. Home site map steps roof and attic.

In part 5 of this series using werner s instructions to install the easy access attic ladder we looked at cutting ceiling joists. If you re familiar with basic carpentry and framing techniques installing decking for attic storage is a diy friendly project. Conventional roof framing and roof trusses. Make sure you have a space between the joists at least as large as the rough opening shown on the box and that any cut joists are attached to uncut joists.

Roof features associated with basic roof framing terms are shown in figure 2 2. In part it boils down to joists. The building science for my roof design is written up here. This part deals with framing the attic opening.

Ridge board usually present on rafter framed roofs after 1930 eases roof framing by providing a nail plate for rafters that meet at the roof ridge. Do your research beforehand for best results. In the following section we ll cover some of the more common roof and rafter terms you ll need. Framing terms knowing the basic vocabulary is a necessary part of your work as a builder.

Purchase enough to install a stud on each end of the wall and every 16. See ridge vent attic inspection and see roof vent soffit ridge needed for an explanation of why both ridge outlet and soffit intake vents are needed. Roof framing terms are related to the parts of a triangle. Before you decide to modify trusses for attic space you should be aware that it s not as easy as you may think.