Gambrel Roof Rafter Layout

A regular gambrel fits inside a circumscribed semi circle and is essentially one half of a regular octagon.

Gambrel roof rafter layout.

Click here to see more shed building videos. Check overhang to calculate rafter overhang equal to the lower level cut at the full rafter depth. Trace and cut osb or plywood joints to connect the rafter pieces. Design is flexible enough to fit your own design needs.

This approach conforms to my general design philosophy when in comes to the structural design of houses. Then use a saw to cut the lines that you drew. Purlins joints are used slopes are fixed and the length of the top and bottom rafters including overhang will always be equal. Either use our standard design or we can custom build to your design.

How to build perfect barn style gambrel roof trusses. Move slider or directly enter angle to alter sweep angle of lower rafters and change the shape. Trace the top of the joint so the angle is at the same degrees as where the rafters connect. Click here to buy the plans to build this tall barn style shed with loft for only 9 97.

Volume of building equal to gothic type building. The starwood gambrel rafter can be used to give your building the classic barn look or can be used for an economical storage solution. Place a 6 in 12 in 15 cm 30 cm rectangular piece of osb or 3 4 in 1 9 cm thick plywood under the joint of an assembled rafter.