Apprentice Training, structural & framing

California Blind Valley Roof Framing with Sleeper Plate

2x6 flat valley sleeper base, 2x6 valley jack rafters (16 in O.C.) with compound plumb/bevel cuts, ridge connection

Time: 2 h 20 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
23 parts and 125 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Ensure fasteners penetrate through the sheathing into structural rafters beneath, not just the unsupported plywood deck.
Keep rafters crown-up to prevent dips along the newly framed intersecting roof plane.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

California Blind Valley Roof Framing with Sleeper Plate

2x6 flat valley sleeper base, 2x6 valley jack rafters (16 in O.C.) with compound plumb/bevel cuts, ridge connection

Time: 2 h 20 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
23 parts and 125 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Ensure fasteners penetrate through the sheathing into structural rafters beneath, not just the unsupported plywood deck.
Keep rafters crown-up to prevent dips along the newly framed intersecting roof plane.