How To Build A Pyramid Roof

How to build a pyramid roof.

How to build a pyramid roof.

You will need to have a circular saw a measuring tape a 2 by 6 lumber nails and a hammer. The secret with a roof like this is. Don t worry about it. First when building a pyramid roof roof struts are installed on the support strips from each corner point.

These are the three critical measurements you need to build your pyramid and match the 51 degree 51 minute 14 second slope of the giza pyramid. It is not necessary to build a pyramid with solid sides. Preparation batch piloting holes. At the roof ridge a ridge cleat is attached which connects the roof struts and holds them together.

The roof struts are bolted to the frame. Things you ll need 2 by 6 lumber measuring tape circular saw nails 3 1 2 inches long hammer. Hoist the trusses onto the roof. You can just build a pyramid frame out of rigid wire smaller pyramids only cast rion pipe or rigid copper tubing rigid.

This can be done either with many pairs of hands or with the assistance of a crane. They merge in the middle. Other people will do it differently but this is the way i prefer to make a pyramid roof. 100 square and level.

Remember the pitch will ultimately determine the final. Use ladders or scaffolding if you are building the roof onto a building that is still a frame. To complete this step the wall frames of the building must already be level plumb and square.