Because they are extensions of the roof rafters, ... Most houses with inclined roofs have roof eaves of some type. Even so, roof eaves still have their pros and cons. Pros.

DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t ...

Most roofs’ rafters are set 2 feet apart and the plywood decking should be a minimum of 7/16 of an inch thick. To reduce costs, some builders choose to use a thinner plywood deck that is only 5/ ...

Q: I want to build a simple shed. How do I cut a roof rafter? A: To cut a roof rafter, you'll need a framing square, tape measure, pencil and saw. It will also help if you recall basic geometry.

Rafters are made from sloped framing boards of dimensional lumber -- usually 2x8s or 2x10s -- connecting the roof peak, known as the ridge board, to the plates of the exterior walls. They are ...

The city building inspector in Concord suspects faulty connections between the rafters and the attic joists caused the roof of a two-story Colonial to slide off last week.

Roof rafters shouldn't be insulated By By Peter Hotton Globe Correspondent March 13, 2011 Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters.

The city building inspector in Concord, New Hampshire, suspects faulty connections between the rafters and the attic joists caused the roof of a two-story Colonial to slide off last week.Click to ...