Ahoy! Roof Experts

[pktraylor]

Sorry for the delay in my response.


Allen, in post #27 you have what I would think is the way to go. However, I forgot to mention that the existing roof is a hip and not a gable. This cuts the ridge distance down so I have not been able to duplicate what you.

I hate to admit it but I am stumped trying to get the client a good look. It looks great with a 4 pitch cathedrial and all will match. But, it turns out that the framers want to deal with trusses and not long rafters.


Paul

[ChiefChris]

I hate to admit it but I am stumped trying to get the client a good look. It looks great with a 4 pitch cathedrial and all will match. But, it turns out that the framers want to deal with trusses and not long rafters.
Paul

I guess you'll just have to get some real framers...

My framer handframed sheated and paperd this entire roof in 2 days with only 2 guys...when it was 11-20° outside. In fact 2 guys framed the whole project in only 1½ weeks..with an extra man to help stand the gable walls one day.

I think framers these days are just getting lazy....with all their pettibones, lifts, and what not...I still carry steel up a ladder on my shoulder to set it in a garage...

Paul - tell your framers you'll being them pizza one day if they do the hand-framing....

[George Godwin]

Chris, - Up here, we sometimes call the ridge skylight you show as a Belvedere skylight. I was thinking that you could combine the exterior design feature of this type skylight with a Sun Tube. The Sun Tube is more energy responsible and no doubt brings in more light. Any thoughts or comments on this idea?