COMPOUND ROOF FRAMING USING THE FRAMING SQUARE

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OVERVIEW

Roof framing is where the most exciting and challenging geometry comes to life in a timber frame – especially when hips and valleys are involved. In this course, we will explore compound roof framing using a variety of approaches for different learning styles. We will demystify the tables printed on the framing square, and supplement our learning with geometry exercises and a dash of stereotomy to help each student visualize the subtleties at play in this topic. Each student will create a scaled-down, desk-sized model of a hip roof corner to take home. Together as a class, we will create one full-size hip roof, complete with professional joinery detailing like backing angles and housed jack rafters. This course is an introductory overview of compound roof framing, which is itself an advanced topic. It is recommended that students already have familiarity with common rafter framing and concepts like run, rise, and pitch.

INSTRUCTOR

Ariel Schecter (see INSTRUCTORS page to view instructor bios).