Roof Framing
Beginner's Guide To Building A Roof
A 4 Day
2 weekend workshop
with Lloyd Klassen of
Klassen Fine Woodworking
and
Luke Pitman - Heritage Carpenter
All are Welcome
There is no prerequisite for this workshop but if
you are just beginning to explore carpentry
you are encouraged to take the
Intro to the Carpenter's Tool Box For Beginner's workshop
or the
Basic Carpentry workshop
before taking the Roof Framing workshop
Lloyd has been a carpenter and fine woodworker for over 30 years.
He wants to make his knowledge and experience available to you
Nova Scotia has so many buildings with amazing
and inspiring roofs. A well made roof is a beautiful thing!
It can give a simple building a character all its own!
Are you wanting to build a backyard shed or small out building?
Does building the roof excite but
slightly overwhelm you at the same time?
Are you fascinated by the geometry of a roof and want to know how it all comes together?
and inspiring roofs. A well made roof is a beautiful thing!
It can give a simple building a character all its own!
Are you wanting to build a backyard shed or small out building?
Does building the roof excite but
slightly overwhelm you at the same time?
Are you fascinated by the geometry of a roof and want to know how it all comes together?
- Learn the basic structure, core concepts and practical skills needed for building a shed, gable and hip style roof.
- Learn how to calculate rise, run and pitch.
- Learn how to use a rafter square and a framing square to mark the cuts and determine the length of rafters.
- Learn how to achieve consistent, accurate and satisfying results in an easy and understandable way.
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This workshop is not a certification course, but it is a
hands-on practical course that will empower you to
build your own roof
under the guidance of experienced carpenters.
Feel more confident to design and build
projects for yourself
knowing that you can build the roof
that ties it all together!
This workshop is not a certification course, but it is a
hands-on practical course that will empower you to
build your own roof
under the guidance of experienced carpenters.
Feel more confident to design and build
projects for yourself
knowing that you can build the roof
that ties it all together!
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Workshop Price
4 day workshop
$500
(materials provided)
Early Bird discount
$450
(if registered 3 weeks before start of workshop)
Students who have taken a previous workshop with Lloyd
get a %20 discount
25% non - refundable deposit required to secure your spot
Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop
$500
(materials provided)
Early Bird discount
$450
(if registered 3 weeks before start of workshop)
Students who have taken a previous workshop with Lloyd
get a %20 discount
25% non - refundable deposit required to secure your spot
Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop
To get the most out of this workshop,
the class size is set at 6 students
Once workshop is full you will be put on a waiting list
the class size is set at 6 students
Once workshop is full you will be put on a waiting list
Coming From Further Away?
Stay right here at beautiful
Solomon Brook Farm
where the workshops take place.
Find out about
other accommodation options
in the area
Solomon Brook Farm
where the workshops take place.
Find out about
other accommodation options
in the area
Keep Scrolling for Dates, Times and Course Outline
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made up to 14 days before the beginning of any workshop will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of the workshop will receive a %50 refund
- There are no refunds for cancellations made after the start of the workshop. (Depending on circumstances - a credit may be offered for any other course that a person may wish to sign up for. This will be assessed on an individual basis)
Workshop Dates and Times for 2026
This 4 day workshop will be held
over 2 weekends
Saturday June 27th 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday June 28th 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday July 4th 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday July 5th 11 am - 5 pm
There will be a 1 hour lunch break every day
There are a number of places to get food for lunch within a
10 minute drive from the farm.
You can also bring your own lunch and enjoy it at the farm.
Click the link below to see a slide show of the
beautiful falls here at the farm
over 2 weekends
Saturday June 27th 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday June 28th 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday July 4th 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday July 5th 11 am - 5 pm
There will be a 1 hour lunch break every day
There are a number of places to get food for lunch within a
10 minute drive from the farm.
You can also bring your own lunch and enjoy it at the farm.
Click the link below to see a slide show of the
beautiful falls here at the farm
Maximum class size is set at 6 people
Sign up early to secure your spot and get
the early bird discount!
People will be signed up in the order in which requests have been received.
To register click the "register now" button below.
Sign up early to secure your spot and get
the early bird discount!
People will be signed up in the order in which requests have been received.
To register click the "register now" button below.
Course Outline
Day 1 - The Geometry and Structure of a Roof
- Understanding rise, run and pitch
- Using a rafter square (often called a speed square) to mark the plumb (or vertical) cuts and the seat cuts for a common rafter.
- How to use a carpenter's square to determine the length of a common rafter
- How to cut rafters for a shed style roof
Day 2 - The Gable Roof
- Understanding roof structure - structural vs compression Roofs
- Ridge board vs. ridge beam
- Mark, cut and assemble a gable style roof
- Outline different approaches to overhangs
Day 3 - The Hip Roof (also known as cottage style)
- Understanding the basic elements of a hip roof: common rafter, king rafter, hip rafter and jack rafters
- Determine the layout for a basic hip roof.
- Use a carpenter's square to determine the length of the hip rafters
- Mark and cut the plum and seat cuts for the hip rafters
- Use a carpenter's square to determine the length of the jack rafters
- Assemble a hip roof
Day 4 - Overhangs
- Understanding the terminology of overhangs - eaves, soffits, (sub)facia and rake boards.
- Basic approaches to building overhangs
- Finish overhangs - including mounting (sub) facia boards, rake boards and soffits.
- Venting a roof for insulation
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