2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists.

Timber roof truss terminology. The highest point on a truss where the sloping top chords meet. Roof overhang at a gable end. Structural support of trusses usually walls normally with a timber wall plate. Chord the truss members forming the top and bottom edges of the truss.

Roof truss a frame designed to carry the loads of a roof and it s covering over the full span without intermediate support. Mber bolted to the face of a truss to support intersecting rafters or trusses. The following diagram shows the terms applying to gable end roofs. Frames supported on trusses and used to form the roof between roof segments.

Bearing cut or seat cut. A roof truss may also be called a trussed rafter. Intersection of two roof planes over an internal corner of a building. Load applied by an intersecting truss.

The following diagram shows the terms used for general roof truss members. May also be used to support intersecting battens or purlins. Hip end trusses that are supported. An arrangement of horizontal and vertical timbers used to support a roof upper floor or balcony.

Sarking is a strong moisture proof reflective metallic building paper which is placed over the roof battens purlins and installed beneath the external roof covering. A structural frame in its own right a roof truss is part of the support for the common rafters to which the roof surface e g. Roof trusses manufacturers terminology components of a truss. Concentrated load a load applied at a specific position.

A traditional roof truss is quite different from trussed rafters although these are often incorrectly referred to as roof trusses. A horizontal cut to the bottom of a sloping bottom chord usually the width of the bearing i. Used in hip end construction. Terms for roof truss members.

The internal members of a truss. Clear span horizontal distance between inner edges of supports. The edge of a roof which runs from eaves to ridge at a gable. Truss that supports creeper trusses and creates hip roof plane.

Rafters employ only the bending strength of the timber me timber. Truss terminology typical truss layout and truss types note. Tiles or slates is fixed. The highest point on a gable roof.

Standard rafter truss with the apex removed and replaced by a horizontal top chord.

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