Steep Roof Joist

The learning objectives include.

Steep roof joist.

In a typical roof framed with dimension lumber the rafters rest on the exterior wall top plate at the lower end and bear against a ridge board at the top. Conventional framing the first thing to understand is how a roof framed with wood i joists differs structurally from a traditional stick framed roof. Compare click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list add to list click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to your list sku 1889754. Steel joists and steel deck are used to construct economical pitched roofs.

Included will be guidance on designing and detailing pitched diaphragms and economical hip roof framing details. Joist is a term used in construction for load bearing planks that run horizontally or nearly to horizontally to ground. An l shaped metal strip positioned along a roof s edges to allow water to run off the roof without running down the eaves or siding. Eaves on a sloped roof the horizontal underside that projects out from the house wall.