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July 4, 2009
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Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
 
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Whenever doing work on a roof, it pays to understand how the skeletal structure of the roof is built. The information on this page is an introduction to the basics of roof shape; the illustration shows the rafters and other structural elements of a gable or hip roof, including the framing for a dormer.
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