The roof is held up by walls or posts where one wall or the posts on one side are at a higher level than those on the. Modern construction methods make use of another type of roof structure and this is known as trussed rafter. This e book is the download version of the book in text searchable, pdf format publisher. The shed roof, or leanto, is a roof having only one slope, or pitch.
Craftsman ebooks are for use in the freely distributed adobe reader and are compatible with reader 5. The roofs handbook is a textbook for practitioners of architecture, as well as for structural and environmental engineers who wish to broaden their study. Materials, design, applications detail construction manuals. Please contact the elsevier books customer service team to. This book describes the materials and products, methods and criteria which are used in the construction of floors and flooring.
Roofs must also be strong enough to withstand high winds. Roofs is one in a series of guidebooks produced by the u. Roofing contractor books aaa construction school, inc. Free epubconstructionebook pdffree readingbook craftsreading onlinebook. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam. Over 300 large, clear illustrations help you find the answer to just about all your roofing questions. If you estimate, install or repair roofing in residential or commercial structures, this book will show you the methods and materials the real pros. Read the arts and the creation of mind by elliot w. A planning primer on the construction, materials, and building physics of flat roofs indepth presentation of individual roofing layers and design types flat roofs. In this section, well cover the most common types of roofs and basic framing terms. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. Balloon construction 33 window and door framing 34 endwall framing 36 interior walls 38 lath nailers 39 chapter 7.
The arts and the creation of mind ebook by elliot w. Technical manual for the design and construction of roofs. This includes using green roofs as a strategy to manage stormwater by reducing volumes and improving water quality. It is used where large buildings are framed under one roof, where hasty or temporary construction is needed, and where sheds or additions are erected. Installation, repair and estimating for nearly every type of roof covering available today in residential and commercial structures. Ceiling and roof framing 40 ceiling joists 40 flush ceiling framing 42 post and beam framing 42 roof slopes 44 flat roofs 45 pitched roofs 45 valleys 48 dormers 48 overhangs 48 ridge beam roof details 49.
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