Principles of pitched roof construction

Wood Information Sheet 1-10

BM TRADA, 2016
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Supplement

Core Supplement

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Wood Information Sheet

Abstract

Covers the general principles of pitched roof design. It does not cover the design of hatches, chimney openings etc., or the additional support that is required for water tanks or other added loads.

History

Superseded by the September 2021 edition, with Minor amendments. April 2016 edition, with minor corrections. Supersedes the December 2012 edition. First published 1993, revised 2012.

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Pitched roofs
  • Roofs

Publisher History

BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.

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