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    Jan 26, 2010, 06:46 PM
    2 x10 rafter span
    how many feet can I span a 2 x 10 as using it as a rafter
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    Jan 26, 2010, 10:56 PM

    Raft size is determined by pitch of roof and span from ridge to wall plate.

    Need more info.

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    Jan 27, 2010, 03:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    Raft size is determined by pitch of roof and span from ridge to wall plate.

    Need more info.

    Chuck
    Pitch is 8/12 house is 34feet wide
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    Jan 27, 2010, 05:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by init4life View Post
    pitch is 8/12 house is 34feet wide
    Hip roof or gable?
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    Jan 28, 2010, 03:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KBC View Post
    Hip roof or gable?
    Gable
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    Jan 28, 2010, 03:40 PM

    Pitch to Angle - Angle to Pich Converter

    Just found this site on another post, it might just be what you are looking for.
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    Sep 13, 2015, 08:57 AM
    Try this calculator - ROOF PITCH CALCULATOR
    The most correct for your problem
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