Roof framing is one of the aspects of construction I savored as a builder and carpenter. One of my planned retirement projects is to create a detailed video series showing how to do it.

Photo courtesy/Tim Carter A simple framing square, circular saw and a tape measure are just about all you need to make perfect angled roof rafter cuts. Those and a basic knowledge of trigonometry.

Most rafters extend down past the edge of the exterior wall, creating an overhang. Roof overhangs are good things because they keep rainwater away from the sides of the building.

I’ve got one last project before winter sets in. I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. I can handle placing the framing square to make the plumb ...

But it’s good to be prepared. If you’re creating a dormer on a roof framed with common rafters, you’ll need to double or triple up the rafters on either side of where the dormer will be.