the primary one being to keep rainwater away from the building's walls and structure. But for some time now, we have seen plenty of projects with sloping roofs without eaves, forming pure and unornamented volumes. This brings us to the question: in these projects, how are practical issues...
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Steel combination cupboard has sections which are bent over in its walls, over which roof fits at top, pins being inserted into holes below bent sections to support cupboards or covering panelsThe steel combination cupboard has sections (5) which are bent over in its walls. The roof (4') ...
I have not seen any traditional style roofs done for years, but at the same time there are still small additions and extensions being built, particularly in remote locations, were a roof built up out of individual pieces of timber is still the most cost effective way to go....
“‘Contextual’ doesn’t have to be over-the-top traditional. It can completely fit in while still being innovative,” says Katherine Chia, principal of New York-based firmDesai Chia Architecturewith Arjun Desai. Indeed. And while three examples of that innovation would usually suggest a trend...
One of a series of trusses made with light timber sections joined together with metal nail plates.; Girder truss A roof truss that acts a truss, but at the same time is built stronger than a standard truss of the same span to carry extra loads imposed on it. Used in nailplate truss...
Area-weighted averaging with other fenestration that is not chromatic shall not be permitted and shall be determined in accordance with Section 110.6(a). EXCEPTION 3 to Section 170.2(a)3Aii: For dwelling units containing unrated site-built fenestration that meets the maximum area restriction, the ...
In the end, the best rooftop carriers we tried had us raving by being ultra-durable against the elements, easy to load and unload, and able to keep belongings safe and secure for road trips. We were unaware of the prices of each cargo box, and they uncovered the price only after testin...
An elegant statement, it stands on long legs that are just 45cm thick and rises at the front in a friendly gesture towards both visitors and the nearby lake. The roof structure was welded together on site – the curved sections being prefabricated – and then finished by hand to create a ...
While this is discussed more fully hereinbelow, it is common to gage off one edge of the metal being formed, but with the camber and other dimensional irregularities found in steel coils, continuous edge engagement is difficult if not impossible in practice. Instead of using one of the side ...