Roof rafters are a popular alternative to trusses. These wooden beams slope downward from the central ridge or hip of the roof down to the top of the wall, where a series of ridge boards (or ridge ...

Soffits are sometimes attached to the bottom of the eaves to protect the rafters, limit access to the house’s ventilation holes and give the home a smooth, finished look. Roof eaves act like the ...

A massive piece of sheet metal fell from the roof of AT&T stadium while it was retracting to open for Monday night’s Cowboys ...

Essentially, it's like a little notch or "mouth" that helps the rafter to have a better grip and alignment. The design of the ...