Journal of Light Construction: Roof Structure

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames

Roof Truss Repair

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:51:19 EST

Field repairs should always be designed by an engineer

Testing Florida's Gable-End Retrofit Rules

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:07:35 EST

Since 2007, Florida has required contractors to reinforce the wall-to-roof connection during some remodeling or re-roofing work.

Guardrail System for Fall Protection

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:22:58 EST

The Horizontal Under-Eave Guardrail System is an easy-on, easy-off rooftop railing for use with trusses.

A Practical Prefab Dormer

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:09:10 EST

Building on the ground is faster and safer than framing on the roof.

Rescuing a Spreading Roof

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 11:42:01 EST

A horizontal beam and steel tie rods resist rafter thrust with little disruption to the rest of the structure.

Replacing a Rooftop Deck

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:03:40 EST

Pedestal supports and preassembled wood tiles simplify installation and maintenance.

Working On a SIPs Roof

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:40:38 EST

A look at the techniques used to add skylights and thermal solar collectors to a foam-core roof.

Raising the Pitch of an Existing Roof

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:54:40 EST

By combining trusses with stick framing, the author was able to frame a new roof without damaging the finished rooms below.

A Shop-Built Conical Roof

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:16:41 EST

Truss-style construction simplified the framing of this serpentine roofline.

Letters

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:14:50 EST

Tree roots and foundation cracks; code logic; mixing plastics; site-built arched trusses

Making Space for a Barrel Vault

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:14:36 EST

Modifying the existing trusses from below saved the cost of rebuilding the roof.

Restoring an Old Barn

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:15:52 EST

Carefully shoring the entire structure allowed it to be repaired one section at a time.

Q&A: Modifying Roof Trusses

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:02:59 EST

Q: My client wants to add a 16-inch-wide 4-inch-deep tray ceiling in a room where the drywall ceiling is attached to the bottom chord of roof trusses. To do this, I'd have to cut out and raise the bottom chords of the trusses. Is that possible?

Strengthening Roof-to-Wall Connections

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 04:17:25 EST

New Florida codes compel contractors to upgrade the roof-wall connections on qualifying older homes when replacing the roof covering. In this article Richard Reynolds, who helped write the new code language, outlines the steps involved: how to inspect the connections that tie existing rafters or trusses to the wall plate to determine whether retrofitting is needed; and, if the home does need a retrofit, how to make those connections so that the structure will pass inspection.

Q&A: Rafter Ties and Shallow-Pitch Roofs

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:07:33 EST

Q. My clients have a garage with a conventionally framed 4/12 roof that they want to convert to living space. They like the idea of a vaulted ceiling but not the expense of the new structural ridge it would require. As a compromise, can I replace the existing ceiling joists with rafter ties?

A Roof Full of Windows

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:09:00 EST

Precise framing, peel-and-stick membrane, and metal flashings ensure a leakproof job.

Dressing Up a Truss Roof

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:07:08 EST

Rafter tails and gable overhangs transform an otherwise plain-looking exterior.

Building a SIPs Roof

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:06:39 EST

Complex roofs with hips and dormers can be assembled quickly using these energy-efficient panels.

Framing a Dutch Gable

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:03:04 EST

This method uses calculations and layout shortcuts to speed production.