Flat Roof Studs

It has a greater slope.

Flat roof studs.

This is a completion video of a flat roof framing. This is a completion video of a flat roof framing. Like wall studs and floor joists rafters and trusses are spaced every 16 or 24 inches from center to center. I decided on a slanted roof.

If you build a flat roof try to have it slope in multiple directions to drains or gutters. It is not ideal for snow or heavy rain but modern materials and proper drainage have helped. Houses have gable hipped mansard gambrel flat and shed roofs. Many homes combine roof types on one roof.

It s similar to a shed or lean to roof or a clerestory roof but has one visible difference. When placing rafters for a tin roof also frequently referred to as corrugated metal or steel it is common to set the distance between rafters based on the size of the roofing panels. This allows the panels to be securely attached to the rafters for maximum stability. Most roofs utilize 16 inch spacings for.

It s quite common for example to see a hipped roof with gable dormers. I didn t want ridges or valleys which are a lot of work and can leak. I wanted a simple roof.