It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
Roof structual support cross member.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
One of a series of diagonal members of the truss that meet at the apex in order to support the roof deck and its loads.
Structural support usually a beam or wall that is designed by the building designer to carry the truss reaction loads to the foundation.
In this situation the walls of a finished attic space or room would go with the roof line.
Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams.
Extra support for the trusses can be made by placing a 2 by 4 inch piece of lumber from each truss on one side to the truss on the other side high enough to provide head room but low enough to provide support for the trusses.
Roof truss parts explained.
Inclined or horizontal member that establishes the bottom of a truss usually carrying combined tension and bending stresses.
This article describes and illustrates the different types of support that prevents roof sagging and wall bulging at buildings including definitions of collar ties rafter ties and structural ridge beams.
Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
Elements that make a roof truss.
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