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Roof construction and loft conversion / C.N. Mindham.

By: Mindham, C. N. (Chris N.).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Oxford : Blackwell Science, 1999Edition: 3rd ed.Description: vi, 212 p. : ill ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0632052015.Subject(s): Roofs -- Design and construction | Framing (Building) | Lofts -- Remodeling for other useDDC classification: 690.15
Contents:
The development of the Pitched Roof -- Roof shapes and Terminology -- The 'Traditional' or 'Cut' Roof -- Bolted Truss Roof Construction -- The Construction of Trussed Rafter Roofs -- Truss Plate Systems -- Roof Construction Detailing -- Loft Conversions -- Obligations - Visual Impact on your Home -- The Conversion -- Solutions.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Containing over 150 superb and detailed construction drawings, Roof Construction and Loft Conversion covers:

* cut roofs

* bolted truss roofs

* trussed rafter roofs

* roof windows and dormers for lofts

* trimmed openings

* ventilation
A major section deals with loft-to-attic-room conversions, giving guidance on planning procedures, as well as dealing with structural matters and specifying conversion work.

The Third Edition takes account of the design and construction changes required by BS 5268 Part 2:1996 and Part 3:1998. It introduces the reader to the forthcoming Eurocode requirements and includes updated information on the various truss plate systems.

The book will prove invaluable to architects, housebuilders, roof carpenters, building control officers, trussed rafter manufacturers and students of building technology.

Rev. ed. of: Roof construction for dwellings. 1st ed. rev., 1988.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-208) and index.

The development of the Pitched Roof -- Roof shapes and Terminology -- The 'Traditional' or 'Cut' Roof -- Bolted Truss Roof Construction -- The Construction of Trussed Rafter Roofs -- Truss Plate Systems -- Roof Construction Detailing -- Loft Conversions -- Obligations - Visual Impact on your Home -- The Conversion -- Solutions.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 The development of the pitched roof - Primitive roof forms
  • The coupled roof
  • Stability
  • Ceilings
  • Trusses
  • Design for Economy
  • Standard design roofs
  • Bolt and connector joints
  • Trussed rafters
  • Cost advantages
  • Legislation
  • 2 Roof shapes and terminology - Terminology
  • 3 The "traditional" and "cut" roof - Design
  • The common rafter and purlin roof
  • The hip roof
  • The valley structure
  • Attic roofs
  • Roof lights and roof windows
  • Additional design considerations
  • 4 Bolted truss roof construction - The joints
  • Truss assembly
  • The split-ring connector
  • Accuracy
  • Standard designs
  • The roof construction
  • Bolted truss hips
  • Valleys
  • Structural openings
  • Roof stability
  • 5 The construction of trussed rafters roofs - Performance in use
  • Design
  • Design information
  • Quality control
  • Inspection
  • The construction of a trussed rafter roof
  • Hip end roofs
  • Valleys and intersecting roofs
  • Trimmings for openings
  • Attic and loft roofs
  • Openings for dormers, roof windows and stairwells in attic trussed rafter roofs
  • Bracing the attic trussed rafter roof
  • Trussed rafter shapes
  • 6 Truss plate systems - Systems available
  • Computer proframs
  • Training
  • Technical data
  • Metalwork
  • Hip roof construction
  • Valleys
  • Attic trusses
  • Raised tie trusses
  • Future developments
  • 7 Roof construction detailing - General
  • Storage and handling of timber and timber components
  • Preservative treatment
  • Wall plates and fixings
  • Gable ends, ladders, gable restraints and separating walls
  • Water tank platforms
  • Ventilation of roof voids
  • Bracing
  • Eaves details
  • Trimming small openings
  • Infill
  • 8 Loft conversions - Development of the loft
  • The early attic
  • Floors and ceilings
  • Cottages
  • Wasted space
  • The final blow
  • Examining conversion possibilities
  • Typical roof types
  • Letting in light
  • Can we stand up
  • Valley
  • Access to the attic
  • The last resort
  • 9 Obligations - visual impact on your home - The planning application
  • The structural impact on the home
  • 10 The conversion - Making a start
  • The survey
  • Plans and specification
  • Writing the specification
  • Impact on occupants during conversion
  • Builders' stores and materials
  • 11 Solutions - Basic accommodation
  • The common roof
  • Bolted truss and trussed rafter roofs
  • Roof replacement
  • Ventilating the roof void
  • Openings for dormers and roof windows
  • Conclusions

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