We Beveled the Ridge! Trigger Warning for Framers

Head to https://squarespace.com/awesomeframers to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using AWESOMEFRAMERS ! Is beveling the ridge beam overkill? Probably. Did we do it anyway because the "keyboard carpenters" dared us to? Absolutely. In this one, we're tackling an overframed roof (some call it a California or Scotch valley) on the Soderberg project. We walk through the technical side of the build, including the "laser dot trick" for layout, calculating diagonals, and using BuildCalc to find backing angles. We also dive into the debate of whether beveling your ridge and sleepers is worth the extra minute of work—spoiler: it makes the geometry "dead tight." What You’ll Learn:Terminologies: Understanding common rafters, valley jacks, and sleeper boards. What You’ll Learn:Terminologies: Understanding common rafters, valley jacks, and sleeper boards. The Math: A step-by-step breakdown of the formula 90 - (SUM Backing Angles) Pro Techniques: Using the Milwaukee rear-handle saw and ripping guides for clean 24-foot bevels. Air Sealing: Why monopoly framing and scabbing on overhangs is the best way to tape the roof deck to the wall. 🔨 Gear & Tools I Trust The Toolbox: Acme Tools - My Top Picks https://tinyurl.com/MyFavoriteTools Fastener Deals: * 5% Off: Use code NGDAWESOME Free Shipping: (Orders over $1,000) Use code FREESHIPPING Tool Belts: Badger Tool Belts https://badgertoolbelts.com/ Safety Glasses: Hyspecs (Use code Timmy10 for a discount) https://www.iwearhyspecs.com/ Hearing Protection: ISOtunes Bluetooth (10% off code: Timmy10) https://shop.isotunes.com/Timmy10 🥾 Apparel The Wood Butcher Boot: Nick's Boots x Awesome Framers https://tinyurl.com/WoodButcherHD 🎓 Professional Development & Drone Pilot Note: If you use a drone for commercial work—including YouTube—you must be Part 107 certified. I took Greg’s course, studied for a month, and scored a 95%. It’s the best training out there. Part 107 Course: Save $100 with this link https://tinyurl.com/DronePilotCourse 📱 Connect With Me Instagram: @awesomeframers TikTok: @awesomeframers YouTube: Pioneer Builders Inc Website/Blog: AwesomeFramers.com Company: Pioneer Builders Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel—thank you! 0:00 Intro 0:43 - The Laser Layout Trick 4:41 - Roof Framing Terminology 7:15 - Beveling Sleepers 7:58 - Ridge Cut 8:38 - Assembling the Valleys 16:44 - Roof Terms: Sleepers, Jacks, and Ridges 26:41 - Valley Jacks 11:30 - The "Secret" Backing Angle Formula 33:42 - How it Fits 16:45 - Installation & Final Walkthrough