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Roofing The length L of a rafter on a shed roof is calculated using the formula
Suppose that H2, the maximum roof height, is 13 ft; H1, the minimum wall height, is 7.5 ft; and W, the width of the shed, is 12 ft. Calculate the rafter length, not including allowance for overhang. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
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