Hand Cut Roof Valley

In good installations the top corner of the shingles are clipped to help route any cross wash back into the valley.

Hand cut roof valley.

Http amzn to 2sfscbz swanson speed square http amzn to 2svgnvt 16 x 24 framing square starrett http amzn to 2sflm5v milwaukee circular saw http amzn. A cut roof this is the traditional method of cutting the timber on site and building up the roof using rafters ridge boards joists and purlins etc the exact details being determined by the size of roof size of timbers etc. The number of rafters needed will be determined by the length of your roof. Pitched roof construction.

The overall construction of a traditional cut roof is to ensure that the load of the roof is evenly transmitted to the walls below. With cut valleys shingles from one roof slope extend several feet onto the adjacent slope and shingles from the adjacent slope are cut parallel and just short of the center of the valley. We provide a complete service from start to finish. They span from the wallplate to the ridge board providing a platform for the underlay battens and tiles.

All roof rafters should be identical so follow the same steps to measure the plumb cut tail cut and birdsmouth cut. There are two basic methods of pitched roof construction. The rafters are the main load bearing elements of the roof. A professional business providing a range of specialised hand cut roofing services to both individuals and builders.

With over 35 years of experience in hand cut roofs we are able to undertake any hand cut designs whether big or small to your specifications.