Rafter fixings
Pitched roofs constructed with timber rafters are described in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings as either couple-close or skillion roofs. What are the rafter fixing requirements?
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By John Wierenga – 1 April 2014, Build 141
Pitched roofs constructed with timber rafters are described in NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings as either couple-close or skillion roofs. What are the rafter fixing requirements?
By Tom Edhouse – 1 June 2014, Build 142
NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings sets out how to size rafters in table 10.1. The BRANZ technical helpline has received queries on doing this, so let’s step through some examples.
By Roger Shelton – 1 June 2014, Build 142
Verge overhangs are the areas of a timber-framed roof that are most vulnerable to wind damage, so it’s important to get them right.