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Saltbox Roof Calculator - Inch
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From outside of front wall to centre of ridge. See diagram below.
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Saltbox roof framing calculator plan diagram with full dimensions
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Saltbox roof profile diagram with all angles, dimensions
Saltbox roof front rafter detail diagram with dimensions and birds mouth
Saltbox roof rear rafter detail diagram with dimensions and birds mouth
Running measurements are -
AND ON
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Measuring from start end, make the mark then put an X after the line to show which side the rafter goes.
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Running Ridge:
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Running Wall:
Mark out
Running Front Battens:
Mark out
Running Rear Battens:
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1 x 2 = 3/4 x 1~1/2
1 x 3 = 3/4 x 2~1/2
1 x 4 = 3/4 x 3~1/2
1 x 5 = 3/4 x 4~1/2
1 x 6 = 3/4 x 5~1/2
1 x 8 = 3/4 x 7~1/4
1 x 10 = 3/4 x 9~1/4
1 x 12 = 3/4 x 11~1/4
2 x 2 = 1~1/2 x 1~1/2
2 x 3 = 1~1/2 x 2~1/2
2 x 4 = 1~1/2 x 3~1/2
2 x 6 = 1~1/2 x 5~1/2
2 x 8 = 1~1/2 x 7~1/4
2 x 10 = 1~1/2 x 9~1/4
2 x 12 = 1~1/2 x 11~1/4
4 x 4 = 3~1/2 x 3~1/2
4 x 6 = 3~1/2 x 5~1/2
6 x 6 = 5~1/2 x 5~1/2
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Birdsmouth depth is greater than 1/3 rafter depth.
This can significantly weaken rafter.
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