Metal Stud Roof Rafters

Available in galvanized per astm a 653 or equal.

Metal stud roof rafters.

They are pre engineered with the help of software programs and can be customized into roof shapes and layouts for a variety of applications. No yes 1 2 rafter size automatically calculate suitable rafter sizes enter a specific rafter. This is the distance between rafter centres. If your project had a rafter length of 8 or less a safe and strong method is to use 2x8 framed 16 on center.

Get the strength of steel with the ease of building with wood. The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof. Are there any brittle finishes e g. A typical asphalt shingle roof has a layer of wood based sheet material usually plywood or chipboard and normally with a layer of tar paper.

We supply steel trusses for any project you can dream up. A steel roof truss like a wooden one is triangular in shape. The purpose of the truss is to support the weight of the roof and keep the walls steady. Calculations to bs 5268 2.

The reason is that stud finders are designed to scan through sheet materials such as drywall or plywood that have a fairly smooth surface and consistent thickness and density. 2002 bs 5268 7 5. High density stud finders will see through the plywood and find the rafters inside the attic. R1 roof framing r2 joist and rafter detail r3 roof framing isometric view r4 heel joint connection detail.

Laterally bracing in steel stud wall systems and ornamental lathing. Get our news and updates. As a general rule roofs that have a high human occupancy rate should be framed with rafters every 16 structures such as sheds or barns can be frames with rafters every 24 again make sure to consult local codes. Usually 400 450 or 600mm but any value can be used up to 610mm max.

Remove several shingles or tiles from the roof to minimize the distance a specialized high density stud finder needs to look. These stud finders work the same way as normal stud finders but cost more. Call us at any time to discuss design possibilities for your next pr oject. Shipping returns.

Our truss systems are pre fabricated in a controlled atmospher e in our plant and shipped to your jobsite ready for installation. A steel roof truss is used to replace a typical roof truss which is made from wood. Clear spans up to 80 feet. Before you cut your boards you ll need to measure the width of your building and calculate the exact length of each rafter.

Covering northen nc va and southern md. If you re framing a gable roof on a new house or building a shed or even a doghouse with a gable roof you ll need to cut a number of roof rafters. B shape and dimensions shown at left. Plasterboard on the underside of the rafter.

Cfs trusses are made up of either proprietary or standard c shaped members formed from flat steel and attached together with screws bolts or welds.