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When laying out a hip roof, what is the common difference in length between consecutive equal-pitched common rafters when they are spaced at 600 mm on-centre?

If common rafters are spaced 600 mm on-centre, the run difference between consecutive rafters is 600 mm. For equal-pitched roofs, the rafter length difference i

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Question: When laying out a hip roof, what is the common difference in length between consecutive equal-pitched common rafters when they are spaced at 600 mm on-centre?

Answer options:

  • 300 mm
  • 424 mm ✅ 600 mm
  • 848 mm

Correct answer: 600 mm

Explanation: If common rafters are spaced 600 mm on-centre, the run difference between consecutive rafters is 600 mm. For equal-pitched roofs, the rafter length difference is directly proportional to this run difference, making it 600 mm.

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