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06-11-18, 01:12 PM

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Where can I find a simple rafter calculator to figure our rafter and ridge sizes for a small shed I am working to lay out.

10x16 shed, 6/12 pitch and 1' overhangs?

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06-11-18, 04:44 PM

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Plenty online. Try following:
https://www.mycarpentry.com/roof-pitch-calculator.html

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