Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Dutch Hip Roof Framing with Mini-Gablet & Jack Rafters

2x8 hip rafters, Dutch hip horizontal girder tie, mini-gablet wall with 2x4 studs, hip jack rafters (16 in O.C.)

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
37 parts and 152 fasteners in 7 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
The horizontal Dutch cross girder bears significant transferred roof loads; verify double-ply thickness or engineered sizing.
Ensure hurricane ties fasten both the hip rafter and cross girder securely down to the supporting wall plates.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Dutch Hip Roof Framing with Mini-Gablet & Jack Rafters

2x8 hip rafters, Dutch hip horizontal girder tie, mini-gablet wall with 2x4 studs, hip jack rafters (16 in O.C.)

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
37 parts and 152 fasteners in 7 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
The horizontal Dutch cross girder bears significant transferred roof loads; verify double-ply thickness or engineered sizing.
Ensure hurricane ties fasten both the hip rafter and cross girder securely down to the supporting wall plates.