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."
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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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