What is a Jack Rafter?

The term "jack" refers to any roof framing member that travels from either a hip or valley rafter to the rafter plate or ridge respectively. The terms "hip" jack and "valley" jack are frequently used. The term "cripple jack" is also used to define members that travel from hip to valley. Calculate the Common Difference.

 

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