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How far apart should screws be placed in a metal roof?
how far apart should screws be placed ina metal roof
What is a sentence using the word rafters?
You can see the rafters of the roof very clearly here.
What is a roof ridge beam?
At the peak of the roof where the rafters meet instead of the rafters meeting each other, there is a beam between them that they rest against. It runs the length of the roof peak.
What is horizontal board that connects two rafters on opposite sides of a ridge board is?
The horizontal board that connects two rafters on opposite sides of a ridge board is called a collar tie. It helps to stabilize the rafters and prevent them from spreading apart, ensuring the structural integrity of the roof.
i am a disabled in of a kidney,i am trying to get my house repaired,to be able to have weatherization,done to it, i need rafters done on my roof,before we can get it done?
in need of rafters on my roof,before i can have it weatherized
What is a purlin?
A longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually for supporting common rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge. One of several horizontal timbers supporting the rafters of a roof. http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm
What is purlins?
A longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually for supporting common rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge. One of several horizontal timbers supporting the rafters of a roof. http://www.bw-industries.co.uk/roof-purlins.htm
What type of architectural structure is a purlin?
A purlin is a structural part of a roof which is used to support rafters and carry the roof cladding By supporting the rafters they allow for longer roof spans to be created allowing for wider buildings to be created.
How far aPart are roof trusses built?
In most cases 2 ft.
What is stronger cedar or poplar to be used as 2x8 roof rafters in a 22x22' shed with carport type roof?
Poplar.
How do you insulate between barn rafters metal roof with lathe to keep it from sweating so you can make a living space there?
You could have foam sprayed on the underneath side. The rafters are probably 3 or 4 feet apart so you can't use regular fiberglass insulation unless you add rafters. You can glue rigid foam panels to the strips. The roof sweats because the air inside comes in contact with it. Any insulation and a vapor barrier should stop this from happening.
How many roof rafters needed 16 on center on a 30' span?
23
