Last updated: April 13, 2026

Birdsmouth Cut Calculator

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Birdsmouth Cut Layout

A birdsmouth cut is a V-shaped notch cut into a rafter so it can sit securely on a wall plate. It consists of a horizontal "seat cut" and a vertical "heel cut."

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