We will cover what your top bottom plates should look like in a gabl.
Gable roof wall framing.
Wall plates and joists set out the wall plates to whatever centers you need for your gable roof 400 450 600 or 900 governed by the weight of roof covering ie tiles and cut fix the joists so they are parallel to each other and flush with the back edge of the wall plates.
After they re up you can snap a line to mark and trim the tails in a nice straight line to make up for any ridge warp or marking cutting and fixing errors.
A standard triangular roof known as a gable roof is framed using rafters which are diagonal members that support the roofing materials.
But a gable roof also requires some form of horizontal.
Gable roof step by step.
Take a look at some quick tips and tricks to get your gable wall framed the right way.
Framing the gable ends 1 nail 2 boards onto your walls as top plates.