Definitions: H - Framing carpentry

hip rafter

A hip rafter is a rafter that extends from the top plate on an outer corner wall to the ridge line of the roof, in a roof framing system.

References - hip rafter

See the following for additional hip rafter information:

• Advanced Framing Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Residential Steel Framing - Fire and Acoustic Details United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Framing: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings (For Pros By Pros) Taunton Press, May 2005, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, ISBN 1561587583
• Carpentry Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, January 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
• Masonry (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, September 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385

Service Professionals that can help with hip rafter issues

• Framing Carpenter
• Carpenter
• Architect
• Home Improvement Contractor

Common projects involving hip rafter

• Add On to Home
• Remodel Home
• Garage Conversion

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