What Are Roof Rafters? Structure, Types, and How They Shape a Roof
Learn what roof rafters are, how they carry loads, how ridge boards and ridge beams differ, and how common, hip, valley, and jack rafters fit real roof designs.
Learn what roof rafters are, how they carry loads, how ridge boards and ridge beams differ, and how common, hip, valley, and jack rafters fit real roof designs.
Learn what a roof hip is, how hip rafters and ridge boards work, and how hip roofs compare with gable roofs in structure, drainage, wind behavior, and attic space.