Rafters are the angled framing members that make up the roof structure. Roofing sheathing and the roofing materials are placed over and on top of the rafters. There are several types of rafters ...

Most new home construction now utilizes pre-engineered and built roof trusses, as opposed to traditional rafter framing to form the roof structure of the house. This type of framing construction ...

Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. In This ...