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    jmays1968 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 3, 2010, 05:34 PM
    Figureing roof rafters
    I am thinking about building me a room add. Its not my everyday job but I want to do it myself. But I don't know how to figure for my rafters. And I don't want trusses. I'm not sure what pitch I want yet. Or how big my room is going to be yet. Thank you for your reply and help
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    Jan 3, 2010, 06:27 PM

    You can't figure rafters until you determine pitch or size of the room. Once you make these decsions just lett usknow and we'll go from there. Try this for a start Hip Roof Framing Calculator - Ridge, Rafter, Hip + Jack Rafter - Online
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