They can be built of wood, steel, or engineered lumber and attached to the rafters using metal brackets or notches. Collar ties minimize roof drooping and protect against high winds and snow loads. A ridge board is a horizontal timber board that runs along a roof’s peak, where two ...
Rafter principals for use in roofs of large spanMaclaine, Pont Henri
Remember that the span equals twice the run, so run = span / 2. What are common values for roof pitches? Roof pitches can range from 4:12 to 9:12, with ratios like 6:12 and 8:12 also being common. These ratios indicate the relationship between the horizontal distance (run) and the...
A metal connector that securely ties together the structural members of the roof and wall on a wood frame house. The connector correctly places each structural member for maximum structural integrity.
A metal roof is a long-lasting roof option that should last a good 50 years or more before it needs to be replaced. Depending on the type of metal you choose, you'll pay $120 to $900 per square foot for this roofing material. Plastic Polymer Plastic polymer roofing material has a lif...
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DEA 1/2004 Span tables for solid timber members in floors, ceilings and roofs (excluding trussed rafter roofs) for dwellings
DEA 1/2004 Span tables for solid timber members in floors, ceilings and roofs (excluding trussed rafter roofs) for dwellings (2005 reprint with amendments) (includes 2007 amendment) (No longer current but cited in Building Regulations)