How to Install a Ridge Board & Rafters // Roof Framing Part 4

Wondering how to build the structure of your roof? This video covers one of the most exciting parts of roof framing, installing rafters. We will go over rafter hangers, ceiling joists, when to use scaffolding, and an in depth look at how to set rafters and the ridge board for a solid and precise job. Also check out our description for helpful info and recommended tools for your job! This video is part 4 of 8 in our roof framing video series that is a complete beginners guide to framing a roof for a house. It is also a part of our construction basics training, a collection of content for those taking on construction projects for the first time. Find all of this content on our channel. There are a TON of videos covering construction projects from foundation to finish work to get you started on your next project! Click on the timestamps below to jump to specific topics in the video: 0:22 - How to use rafter hangers 0:43 - Ceiling joists & scaffolding notes 2:27 - Temporary ridge board support 5:22 - How to connect rafters to the ridge board 9:18 - How to connect rafters to the wall These great tools will get you started: These are affiliate links which help us continue to serve in communities across the U.S. Next Step Ministries is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to helping students grow closer to Christ through a life-changing, one-week mission trip. Students have the opportunity to work on challenging construction projects. Our construction department...