It is a term that describes the sloped sides of a gable end.
													
																	Raking cutting roof sheeting. 
									
	
		
	
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																	For this 6 in 12 pitch roof i made one leg 12 inches and the other 24 inches. 
																	Roofing terminology may be difficult to understand unless you are a builder or roofer. 
																	How to install roof sheathing. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
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																	The rake is not exactly on the roof. 
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																	From that corner i cut a right triangle at the roof pitch doubling the rise and run dimensions so the jig could be used for cutting full size rafters. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The roof s sheathing helps to keep the roof trusses or rafters properly spaced.