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Chuck, you are correct. I originally was going to use that# but he said 2X4 so that's what I used. Actually, for an 8' coop, I would just use collar ties and no ridge board.

Should be 24.5 inches. 7/12 would be 28" at the top. 2x4 is 3.5 28-3.5= 24.5.