Hip/Valley Rafter Function [Hip/V]   Hip/Valley Rafter Function

The [Hip/V] key calculates the layout geometry for a Hip or Valley Rafter based on the Regular roof geometry, as described by two of the following: [Pitch], [Rise], [Run] and [Diag].



If the Hip or Valley is the junction of two roofs of different pitches, then the second (irregular or minor) roof pitch is entered into the [IrPitch] location prior to using the [Hip/V] function.


Examples

1.    Regular Hip/Valley Rafter Calculation
Input
[clr][clr]   
12 [Feet] [Rise]
15 [Feet] [Run]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
Display

    0
Rise
    12ft
Run
    15ft
Hip/Valley Rafter Length
    24ft 4- 7/16in
Plumb Cut
    29.50°
Level Cut
    60.50°
Cheek Cut 1
    45.00°
Irregular Pitch
    9- 5/8in

2.    Irregular Hip/Valley Rafter Calculation
Input
[clr][clr]   
12 [Feet] Rise
15 [Feet] Run
30 [Conv][IrPitch]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
[Hip/V]
Display
0
Rise
    12ft
Run
    15ft
Irregular (Minor) Pitch
    30.00°
Irregular Hip/Valley Rafter Length
    28ft 3- 5/8in
Plumb Cut
    25.09°
Level Cut
    64.91°
Cheek Cut 1
    54.18°
Cheek Cut 2
    35.82°
Irregular Pitch
    30.00°



Notes:

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