Roof And Stairway Layout Tables

This 60 page book has what is needed to get the job done accurately.

Roof and stairway layout tables. A framing square is a lot more than a simple square cut saw guide. The little blue book for roof and stairway layout includes detailed instructions on how to use the speed square and big 12 speed square using the one number method sm for roof layout. Use the span tables below to determine allowable lengths of joists and rafters based on size and standard design loads. Professional tradesmen rely on accurate measurements.

This article explains how to make quick use of a framing square and its imprinted data to get some basic roof measurement data like roof pitch or slope rafter lengths and end cuts. Contractors and builders know. Running measurements vertically lower floor to top of each tread possible landing heights blue middle to calculate and display upper floor opening and stair head room enter upper floor thickness check the show head room check box and drag the head slider to calculate and animate diagram head room and floor opening. The swanson little blue book for roof and stairway layout includes detailed instructions and helpful charts showing how to measure scribe make cuts and more with your swanson speed square or big 12 speed square.

Offering numerous custom design options our trusses present an economical and struc turally superior method for rapid erection. A carpenter s framing square includes some tables stamped right into the tool itself. The little blue book for roof and stairway layout includes detailed instructions on how to use the speed square and big 12 speed square using the one number method sm for roof layout. Try out the free online carpentry tools like the stair calculator roof pitch calculator and the span tables for joists and rafters.

You can also use the wood beam calculator from the american wood council website to determine maximum rafter and joist lengths. Free online plans are also available for patio covers outdoor showers decks picnic tables benches bars birdhouses and many other carpentry and woodworking projects. 2 roof floor truss manual 7 31 08 10 43 am page 4. A carpenter s framing square includes tables stamped right into the tool itself.

How to use a framing square and its etched on tables to figure out roof slope rafter lengths. This simple device is crammed with tables data and tricks that allow a carpenter to lay out roof rafters stairs or other building features.