I prep each rafter by squaring one end of the board. Rough-sawn and pressure-treated material usually isn't completely square, or it can be rough-cut on the ends. I do this either with a miter saw or ...

Q: I want to build a simple shed. How do I cut a roof rafter? A: To cut a roof rafter, you’ll need a framing square, tape measure, pencil and saw. It will also help if you recall basic geometry. A ...

DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t be that ...

Learn a reliable method for cutting roof rafters using simple math—no guessing or complex measuring required. Whether you're working on post-frame or stick-frame construction, this step-by-step guide ...

Exposed rafter tails are one of the defining details of a Craftsman home. It was part of the movement away from the excesses of the Queen Anne Victorian design. The Craftsman aesthetic shunned the ...