Larger battens of 25 x 50mm are required for 100 x 51mm rafters with rafter spacing of up to 812mm figure 1. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. Depending on the extent of damage, some trusses cannot be repaired and must be replaced. New roof construction cedar shake and shingle bureau. Rafter length is the shortest distance between the outer edge of the top plate and the center of the ridge line. Span guide for residential framing newcastle timber trading. Chapters 2 35 of the 2015 international building code, published by the international code council, inc. This document makes reference to materials testing, for example for determining insitu densities, by referring to stp6. Some say you only have to patch the damaged area going a few few beyond the crack on either end, but if you can sister the whole thing and you wont need to worry about future potential cracks. This frame consists of the last two rafters joined together by. Wood frame construction manual for 1 and 2family dwellings. This article explains how to make quick use of a framing square and its imprinted data to get some basic roof measurement data like roof pitch or slope, rafter lengths, and end cuts, stair stringer cuts, lengths of braces and other construction measurements. Construction master pro read user manual online or download in pdf format. A rafter extending from plate to hip rafter at right angles to the plate in plan view.
Optimised sizing from the full hyspan range can be obtained using the free. This reference guide will provide a basic knowledge of rafters and the rafter square to help you determine what scale and number on the square to use, as well as all necessary tables for reference. Overview revised 472017 structural building components. This method continued after the war, with the boom of single. Free air circulation will help dry out any condensation that could accumulate under the cover. Connected wood truss construction, the truss design. By downloading this file to your computer, you are accepting and agreeing to the terms of awcs enduser. Shakes require minimum batten dimension of 19 x 50mm. Read manual first and contact your local building supply retailer for.
The secret to speak english like a native in 6 months. The roof extends over the gable wall to give a suitable overhang. Construction master 5 calculator pdf manual download. In the absence of a purlin the rafter span extends from wall plate to. Notice software llc download free quik series framing v. Wcd1 details for conventional wood frame construction. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Timber members were used to meet these new requirements, and connected together using glued and nailed plywood gussets, or simply nailed to joints, to form wood trusses. In this video you will learn how to update or not update your sprinkler distribution after making changes in a. A carpenters framing square includes tables stamped right into the tool itself. Wall framing 31 requirements 31 platform construction 31 balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34 endwall framing 36 interior walls 38 lath nailers 39. Easy rafters was developed to work on windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, windows 8 or windows 10 and is compatible with 32bit systems.
Common rafter a rafter extending from the plate to the ridge or ridge board and perpendicular to the plate and ridge in a plan view. To achieve this is a simple frame called a ladder frame is constructed. Technical diagram on page 35 30mm m aximum allow able sp ans mm sheet roof spacing mm rafter size 600 760 900 1200 66 x 30 850 750 700 700 600 90 x 30 1200. Hip rafter a rafter extending diagonally from the outside corner of intersecting plates to the ridge board, usually at. Rafter ties shall be a minimum of 2inch by 4inch 51 mm by 102 mm nominal, installed in accordance with the connection requirements in table r802. This manual is written as a guide in construction methods and techniques used by.
Special instructions will need to be given to the manufacturer on the use of inter. Areas for economy in basic design and house construction are covered in numerous. Combustible xi course overview module 1 this module is an introduction to building construction principles and classification of construction. The roof framers field manual is presented as a pdf. Although the rafter must be replaced if it is completely broken, smaller areas of damage can be repaired through the application of a scab board. New roof construction r m a n u a l best materials. Transfer this line across the girderband joist with a long level. The truss repair or modification must result in a truss that is able to safely carry all intended loads. Jul 17, 2017 rafters can also be damaged by a blow to the roof from falling branches. Living wood contains a considerable amount of free and bound water. Roof structures roofs 12section module 3 sheet 10 verge details and ladder frame the construction of the verge of a gable roof is shown below. Valley jack a rafter extending from ridge to valley rafter at right angles to the ridge in plan view. The installation of timber roof trusses must adhere to the relevant safety work practices for the general construction.
Construction details should be in accordance with as1684. Rafter is a sloping beam usually wood that supports a pitched roof. Span tables f7 rafters a maximum roof pitch of 25 degrees is assumed. Areas, volumes and weights circlearc calculations common, hipvalley, jack rafter. Wood frame construction manual wfcm for one and twofamily dwellings 2015 edition. A level and sturdy foundation is required before pergola construction can begin. Floor framing at wall projections 31 page chapter 6. Wall framing 31 requirements 31 platform construction 31 balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34 endwall framing 36 interior walls 38 lath nailers 39 chapter 7. This code is also known as the 2015 edition of the usbc due to the use of the 2015 editions of the model codes. The construction master 5calculator helps you save time, cut costly errors and build like a pro. The easy rafters installer is commonly called rafter. Little blue book of instructions for roof and stairway layout product overview the little blue book for roof and stairway layout includes detailed instructions on how to use the speed square and big 12 speed square using the one number method sm for roof layout. Next, well examine various types of roofs and rafters, and techniques for laying out, cutting, and erecting rafters.
The framing square may have one or two types of rafter tables on the blade. Calculated industries construction master 5 reference manual. The species is indicated by either yellow or red cedar at. Frame construction manual for one and twofamily dwellings afpa. This board is a section of lumber that is the same thickness as the rafter, and 2 feet longer on each side of the damaged section.
Though, i did note that for the kindle fire needed you to download a free pdf reader. Use our online rafter length calculator to quickly compute the length of the shed roof rafter by entering the measurements of overhead, length of roof span, pitch or angle. Technical diagram on page 35 30mm m aximum allow able sp ans mm sheet roof spacing mm rafter size 600 760 900 1200 66 x 30 850 750 700 700 600 90 x 30 1200 1050. October 04, 2016 the following steel uilding erection manual pages have been revised effective immediately. Page 27 repeat steps 4952 to center rafter and secure rafter to rafter clips. Rafter length is the shortest distance between the outer edge of. It is best practice to install roof trusses within a week or two prior to installation of roof cladding. Wall framing 31 requirements 31 platform construction 31 balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34. Measure and mark two pieces of hardwood lumber to this length using the tape measure, a carpenters pencil and set square. Revision to page 34 changed cable hardware for 38 and 12. Free downloads roof construction manual, english edition. Erection and safety manual revision notes last revision date. One in a series of indispensible detail construction manuals, roof construction covers a broad range of roof types from modern builtup and tensile roofs to traditional shake and thatched roofs to green and solar roofs, with an excellent collection of detail drawings at.
Feb 22, 2011 watch as we remove part of a roof and 3 rafters, then replace them. New roof construction r m a n u a l cedar shake and. In lieu of these provisions, or where these provisions are not applicable, accepted engineering methods and practices in. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. This calculator helps you make the rafters of the suitable sizes required for your roofing.
All of the necessary cuts for a particular rafter can be laid out with these two squares. Wood sill construction 23 floor joists 23 bridging 29 builtup subfloor other29 floor framing at wall projections 31 page chapter 6. Western red cedar and yellow cedar products manufactured by cssb members are labeled with the certi brand name. Cripple jack a rafter extending between a hip rafter and a valley rafter at right angles to the ridge and plate in plan view. The rafter tables on the standard framing square were developed at the turn of the last century and provide values to determine only 5 basic pieces of information. Aug 25, 2003 one in a series of indispensible detail construction manuals, roof construction covers a broad range of roof types from modern builtup and tensile roofs to traditional shake and thatched roofs to green and solar roofs, with an excellent collection of detail drawings at 1. No need for special software that is special to one operating system or another. Roof construction manual, english edition how to frame a house. The roof framers field manual blue palmetto home inspection. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42. Feetinchesfractions, yards, metric dimensional problems and conversions problems involving all fractions 12164ths. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. The roof rafters including corners cave brackets arc normal to each other and all of them have the same pitch.
This presentation will cover the fundamental principles behind truss repair, as well as steps for a successful truss repair. Rafter length calculator free online math calculator and. Wider battens are recommended for alpine regions where snow load is a factor. Cut through the lumber with a circular saw or miter saw. Watch as we remove part of a roof and 3 rafters, then replace them. Guide to wood construction in high wind areas for one and twofamily dwellings. One type gives both the line length of any pitch of rafter per foot of run and the line length of any hip or valley rafter per foot of run. The difference in length of the jack rafter, spaced 16 or 24 inches on center, is also shown in the table. New roof construction manual this manual is intended for use with western red cedar and alaskan yellow cedar shake and shingle application only. With any building material or product, sound construction and installation practices must be followed to assure durability and troublefree performance. See more ideas about rafter tails, exposed rafters and roof overhang. View and download calculated industries construction master 5 reference manual online. Architectural symbols on construction drawings show the type and location of windows figure 11, doors figure 12, and other features.
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