Traditional Cut Timber Roof

This reflects the weatherproofing requirements of older roofing materials like thatch and peg tiles.

Traditional cut timber roof.

We see how to cut a bird s mout. They span from the wallplate to the ridge board providing a platform for the underlay battens and tiles. In part 8 robin switches from the capel build to roger s extension to build the roof and show us all his tricks of the trade. The traditional option is steeply pitched rarely less than 35.

Traditional or cut roof. Traditional cut roof vs. Pitched roof construction a cut roof this is the traditional method of cutting the timber on site and building up the roof using rafters. The rafters are the main load bearing elements of the roof.

Lean to roofs are very common. The overall construction of a traditional cut roof is to ensure that the load of the roof is evenly transmitted to the walls below. By providing two opposite lean to roofs a roof with a centre valley can be formed. Every member of a traditional cut roof is individually cut and assembled on site.

Trusses before trusses became popular nearly all roofs were cut on site from timbers lifted up one by one and secured in position by the carpenter. 3 lean to roofs less common. The sizes of lean to roofs can vary considerably. Traditional cut roofs 1 introduction.

The finished structure is readily adaptable. 2 lean to roofs simple.