The construction of domestic roofs refers to the frame construction and covering that is found on the majority of detached houses in temperate or cold climates. These roofs tend to be built with ...

Text description provided by the architects. The timber rafters supporting this majestic roof are exposed, and by having no supporting columns they are homogeneously “repeated” at 455mm spacing ...

Timber rafting originated in the Middle Ages, when rafts were used to transport wood, goods and people. In the past, rafters spent weeks living and working together on their raft. As a result, a ...

Most new home construction now utilizes pre-engineered and built roof trusses, as opposed to traditional rafter framing to form the roof structure of the house. This type of framing construction is ...