Learning Carpentry

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Summary: rafter locations are then copied on the ridgeboard from the markings on the wall plates fig 2 22 The ridgeboard should be the length of the building plus the overhang at the gable ends Figure 2 22 Ridgeboard layout The material used for the ridgeboard is usually wider than the rafter stock For example a ridgeboard of 2 by 8 inch stock would be used with rafters of

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