Roof Construction and Loft Conversion, Fourth Edition

✍ Scribed by C.N. Mindham(auth.)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Year: 2006
Tongue: English
Leaves: 255
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This book provides practical guidance on the design and construction of timber roofs, featuring numerous detail drawings. It includes information on loft to attic room conversion.

The new edition has been updated to cover the latest changes to the British Regulations and extended coverage of roof attic construction.Content:
Chapter 1 The Development of the Pitched Roof (pages 1–17):
Chapter 2 Roof Shapes and Terminology (pages 18–25):
Chapter 3 The ‘Traditional’ or ‘Cut’ Roof (pages 26–51):
Chapter 4 Attic Construction Using Modern Engineered Timber Components (pages 52–70):
Chapter 5 Bolted Truss Roof Construction (pages 71–81):
Chapter 6 The Construction of Trussed Rafter Roofs (pages 82–122):
Chapter 7 Truss Plate Systems (pages 123–149):
Chapter 8 Roof Construction Detailing (pages 150–197):
Chapter 9 Loft Conversions (pages 198–221):
Chapter 10 Obligations ? Visual Impact on Your Home (pages 222–226):
Chapter 11 The Conversion (pages 227–231):
Chapter 12 Solutions (pages 232–240):

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