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Roof framing is the Ph.D. of carpentry. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lost art,
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This review is from: Roof Framing (Paperback)
This book needs to be studied more than just read. Each chapter builds on the previous and will enable you to cut complicated roofs accurately. For the math challenged it is a good book because it walks you through the calculator steps. Forget the math illiterate oriented construction calculators costing way too much.. This book teaches you to use an ordinary scientific calculator with trig functions to cut roofs. If you make a living as a carpenter, then simple tips like methods for cutting sheathing in the appendix are worth the price of the book. If you want to break out and escape the McBox truss roof assembly line then this book will enable you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
a trigonometric approach to an esoteric art,
By thecastlebookroom "thecastlebookroom" (Bakersfield, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Roof Framing (Paperback)
The advent of the mass-produced computer-designed truss roof has made the true roof-cutter a dying breed. There is a dearth of information on this complex subject, and this text is a welcome entry for that void. Unfortunately, while Mr. Gross is himself a talented roof-cutter and carpenter, he is less talented as a teacher and writer. I found his explanations lacking, although well-supported with drawings and diagrams. He introduces some very useful concepts, such as theoretical lengths and height-above-plate, and he encourages the solution to roof calculation problems by means of a trig calculator, rather than obsolete math tables. I found this book very useful, although weakly bound for the rigors of an oft-consulted text. In conjunction with Gross's book, I also recommend "A Roof Cutter's Secrets to Framing the Custom Home" by Will Holladay.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally awesome. Roofing made simple,
By Skeptic (Dearborn, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Roof Framing (Paperback)
I built the 3' by 5' roof model according to the plans for my kids' playhouse.My neighbor said, "Wow, you're talented!" My friend said, "This is really a sturdy playhouse!" My wife said, "It adds a realistic touch." My kids just love it and they spend endless hours playing Yu-Gi-Oh card games in it. Thanks Marshall Gross! You made it plain enough for even a beginner like me to build a roof.
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