Conventional roof framing: principles that bring good design

2024/02/07 by Hansen, A. T.
#Roofs #Toitures

paper · doi:10.4224/40003236

Abstract

Two principles must be followed to obtain adequate roof strength: the rafters must be strong enough so they will not break in bending, and the rafters must be prevented from spreading apart when the roof is loaded with snow.

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