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Rafter Cuts 101: gotta know which ones the birds mouth and which is the birds butt

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Video by Premier Outdoor Living

Premier Outdoor Living

What happens here

This video showcases the installation of specialized, pre-cut rafters designed for a roof overhang. The unique 'notch and rafter tail' cut, an alternative to the traditional bird's mouth, is highlighted before workers demonstrate the precise placement and securing of these rafters using a nail gun, forming the roof structure. The video focuses on the assembly process rather than the cutting of the rafters themselves, though the cuts shown would typically be made with a circular saw.