Element design guide : Roofs 1 Trussed roof framing
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 185(11) 18 March 1987, 63-73 (9)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: This, the first in a series on roofs , examines roof framing with trussed rafters . The roof structure is framed by bracing together trussed rafters into a solid structure that provides support to the surrounding walls. Refers to the recommendations of BS 5268 Structural use of timber : Part 3 : 1985 Code of practice for trussed rafter roofs. Continues with a review of the main features of such roofs, and provides information on strength, stability, storage and handling and examines the seven types of timber found in a roof frame . Concludes with a list of common problems found in trussed roof framing taken from BRE Digest 268 Common defects in low-rise traditional housing, which is based on site surveys of building failures . Photos, drawings, references.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37483 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 4856-1001 |
This, the first in a series on roofs , examines roof framing with trussed rafters . The roof structure is framed by bracing together trussed rafters into a solid structure that provides support to the surrounding walls. Refers to the recommendations of BS 5268 Structural use of timber : Part 3 : 1985 Code of practice for trussed rafter roofs. Continues with a review of the main features of such roofs, and provides information on strength, stability, storage and handling and examines the seven types of timber found in a roof frame . Concludes with a list of common problems found in trussed roof framing taken from BRE Digest 268 Common defects in low-rise traditional housing, which is based on site surveys of building failures . Photos, drawings, references.