Is the pitch of a hip and valley the same as a main rafter?

Is the pitch of a hip and valley the same as a main rafter?

ByChris Grubb Reading Time: 4 minutes

Simple is seldom a word you’ll hear used in modern construction—least of all when talking about roofs. It’s not often that today’s estimators and framers will ever come across a simple gabled roof with a consistent pitch, no dormers, hips, or valleys. These features drastically change the design and complexity of the construction and you…