What is the angle of cut for a 5-12 pitch roof on the end of the rafter or peak?



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Yo Beefy,WHAT THE!Dude real quick a 5/12 is a 22-23 degree angle.Technically it is a 22.5 but try laying that out accurately!Remember to reverse you pitch to get a square cut rafter.Oh by the by the peak is called a ridge.Also for the algebra lovers the building basis is Pythagorean theory.Good Luck

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He is correct, 22.5 degrees. If you are building something, typically you will want to cut the angle for the 'peak' ridge, and run the tail end wild. After all are in place you can then accurately string the tail end, mark and cut providing a nice straight fascia line.
He is correct, 22.5 degrees. If you are building something, typically you will want to cut the angle for the 'peak' ridge, and run the tail end wild. After all are in place you can then accurately string the tail end, mark and cut providing a nice straight fascia line.
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