The thrust to worry about is at the tails of the common rafters.
													
																	Gable roof framing without ceiling joists. 
									
	
		
	
																	Designing a structural ridge is more difficult than designing a roof that includes. 
																	In conventional gable roof framing the slope of the roof is formed by rafters that run. 
																	A structural ridge is the standard alternative to ceiling joists. 
																	On the base line mark the two ends. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to frame a gable roof without ceiling joists step 1. 
																	Mark a base line to represent the wall plate level on a level area of ground. 
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																	If you build a square hip roof you can do it without ceiling joists. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Collar ties are an alternative to rafter ties in framing where a conventional ceiling is not desirable. 
																	Set out a perpendicular line and mark the roof pitch point d from the marked midpoint c on the base line. 
																	How to frame a gable roof with no ceiling rafters and ridge boards. 
																	The sheathing top plates hold the corners together. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to frame a gable roof without ceiling joists structural ridge.