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    Mar 7, 2010, 06:32 PM
    How far apart are rafters in residential construction
    In residential construction how far away are rafters installed from each other
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    Mar 7, 2010, 07:08 PM

    16" center to center is standard.
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    Mar 10, 2010, 06:00 AM

    Rafters as in roofing rafters?I have spaced them anywhere from 16" to 48"

    Commonly,I have them at 24"o/c
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    Mar 13, 2010, 05:14 PM

    spacing of roof rafters depends on size,span and where you live.most commonly normal kilm dried 2x stock is 16 on center
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    Jul 20, 2013, 04:58 PM
    What size of drywall would you use to keep from sagging
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    Jul 21, 2013, 12:29 PM
    Presumably you mean what thickness drywall is used for ceilings. That most often would be 1/2" for ceiling joist on 16" centers.
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