Framing Gable Walls (Rake Walls)

What happens here

Gable walls or 'rake walls' can be framed using two primary methods: framing on the ground or platform framing. When framing on the ground, you calculate all angles and cuts, assemble the gable wall, and then lift it into place. Platform framing involves building the gable wall directly on top of the lower walls. While platform framing a rake wall can be more forgiving for angle adjustments, it's generally not as strong laterally as a gable end built with continuous studs from the bottom plate to the top of the rake. Continuous studs offer superior resistance to lateral forces.

Goal: Understand different methods of framing gable walls and their structural implications.