Learning Basic Framing [pic]

[sixpantsmaloney]

When I see this photo:

...I'm left with a million questions.

Like with the roof, what comes first- the center "truss" along the roof peak or the roof supports?

Even if I measured 2 dozen times I doubt I would be able to notch those roof supports so they'd rest on top of the wall. How do you pull that off?

In short, I need a good resource for just the basics of good framing. Yeah, I'm handy and can build good-enough structures, but I want to be REALLY good. It seems like many of you have very handy DH. Unfortunately, in this instance *I* am the DH with only basic skills.

If anyone is looking to take me on as a charity case, I live in Akron, OH.

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Chicken of the Sea]

Check this site out, 21 step by step pages.

http://www.buildeazy.com/newplans/playhouse_6x6_1.html

 

[All about the EGG]

IMO what that pic shows is someone who knows what they are doing. If you have the cash to fork out that kind of money, to learn, do it. I stick to the straight stuff. Then again, I am a plumber and we only use sawz-alls.

 

[Stonebriar Farm]

Hi Sixpantsmaloney -

Everyone starts somewhere and learns as they go along. If you are lucky you have a relative, neighbour or friend that can help you with the basics, but not everyone has that.

My Mother was widowed at the age of 32, with 4 of us children under 8 years-old. She started out making an extra bedroom in the basement, moved on the various lawn furniture, then to a fireplace at the cottage, an addition to the cottage and finally a log home. Her first attempts were rough, her log home was beautiful.

I understand the desire to be excellent - I'm not there yet but I'm still trying.

 

[Portia]

Sixpants,
There's no rule saying that you have to go with a peaked roof. You can always do the 'lean to' or 'shack' style roof like we did; accomplishes about the same thing only with less headroom...unless that's a concern. You can see what I'm talking about on our website on the henhouse page.

 

[jaku]

That pic is a pretty advanced design. I'd probably start out a little more basic- like a shed roof. Here's a link to a really good, simple plan. It gives you some options for flooring, and includes templates for the notches in the roof- and it's without a doubt the most accurate and detailed plan I've seen online for free!

http://just-sheds.com/1201.pdf

 

[ebaribault]

Hi There,
When I started buildind my coop I had basic skills, but learned as I went.
Good luck and do a shed style coop it is much easier.

Here is mine.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=51318

 

[sixpantsmaloney]

Thanks for the prudent and thoughtful comments. I do tend to expect too much too soon, not realizing just how advanced others' skills are.

I am working up, as I noted before, to a shed in my backyard. It will have a traditional barn-type roof so I'm very interested in trying it now.

But of course, were I more sensible, the flat roof keeps the rain off just as well!