Framing a Bay-Window Roof
It's only a small hip roof, but its 45-degree corners befuddle many carpenters. Drawing bay roofs out full scale is key to fast and accurate framing.

Framing a hipped roof for a bay window is harder than it looks. This article explains how to lay out framing members with the help of full-scale graphic templates.
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