View Full Version : How do I determine the height of the ride board
Deansetner
Dec 31, 2012, 02:36 PM
Im building a shed 14'x8' how do I determine the height of the ridge board if Im building a 4/12 roof pitch?
hkstroud
Dec 31, 2012, 03:11 PM
Divide the width of the shed (in feet) by 2, multiply by 4. That will be the height (in inches) of the top of the ridge board. Subtract the width of the ridge board and that will be the length of the stud supporting the ridge board.
creahands
Jan 1, 2013, 02:39 AM
Harold nailed it unless you are running the ridge the short way.Then you would change the 4 to a 7.
Chuck
hkstroud
Jan 1, 2013, 06:09 AM
You lost me Chuck. The rise is still 4", no matter which dimension is the width.
creahands
Jan 1, 2013, 06:17 AM
Sorry Harold
My bad. Should make sure I am awake when I answer.
Miss read your post.
Chuck
hkstroud
Jan 1, 2013, 07:19 AM
Yea, 4 AM.
Were you still partying or up early for the New Year?
creahands
Jan 1, 2013, 08:19 AM
More like getting ready to go down.
Eggnog will do that to you. LOL
Chuck
ma0641
Jan 1, 2013, 08:28 AM
Evan Williams Egg Nog. Yummy. Now go to sleep and Happy New Year y'all. Brian