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what is the correct way to take measuerments to build trusser for different roofs?

reg. roof hip and mastard Thanks in advance

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Outside wall to outside wall. Don't forget to account for the overhang

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It might be worth looking on www.trada.com - they are a timber trade association and have reference sheets one can download.

    Other than that, a building construction textbook?

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