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    This document provides information on calculating roof rafter lengths based on slope and span. It includes a table of slope factors corresponding to common roof slopes. It also gives instructions for cutting a birdsmouth notch in a rafter, including layout guidelines and a table of angle measurements for different roof pitches.

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    73 Roof Rafter Lengt

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    This document provides information on calculating roof rafter lengths based on slope and span. It includes a table of slope factors corresponding to common roof slopes. It also gives instructions for cutting a birdsmouth notch in a rafter, including layout guidelines and a table of angle measurements for different roof pitches.

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    Roof Rafter Length

    Determining Roof Rafter Length


    Conversion Factors for Roof Rafters
    Slope (IN 12)

    Slope Factor

    Slope (IN 12)

    Slope Factor

    1.031

    12

    1.474

    1.054

    13

    1.514

    1.083

    14

    1.537

    1.118

    15

    1.601

    1.158

    16

    1.667

    1.202

    17

    1.734

    1.25

    18

    1.803

    10

    1.302

    19

    1.873

    11

    1.357

    20

    1.944

    To convert "Rafter Span" to "Sloping Distance":


    1. Select slope factor for given slope in table.
    2. Multiply Horizontal Span by "Slope Factor".
    Example:
    If slope is 4 in 12 and rafter span is 12'-6", then sloping distance = 12.5 x 1.054 = 13.175' or 13' 2".
    (Note: the over-all rafter length depends on the length of the overhang.)

    Cutting a Rafter Birdsmouth


    1. Determine the rafter length using table above:
    Ex: Run = 20', slope = 4. Rafter Length = 21' - 1"
    using table above.
    2. Measure 0 (from Table 1) at top edge of rafter.
    3. Draw the building line.
    4. Draw 2/3 width line from top edge of rafter.
    5. Use square to draw seat cut line from bottom
    edge of rafter to intersect building line.

    Table 1
    0

    Slope 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    0
    14 18 23 27 30 34 37 40 43 45
    p 76 72 67 63 60 56 53 50 47 45
    Layout lines for a common rafter

    Note: the birdsmouth notch should be limited to


    1/3 the rafter width to maintain 2/3 of the rafter
    section.

    Graphical examples of finished birdsmouth cuts for 12/12, 8/12 and 3/12 roof pitches.

    Publisher is not liable for errors or omissions in this book. Always check your local building codes.

    2009

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