Details

The development of the pitched roof; Roof shapes and terminology; The "traditional" and "cut" roof; Bolted truss roof construction; The construction of trussed rafters roofs; Truss plate systems; Roof construction detailing; Loft conversion: space possibilities; Technical possibilities; Planning and building control; Surveys and specification

"A thorough rundown of the various types of roof currently in use, with easy -to-read diagrams to make sense of it all … useful." (<i>Build It</i>, December 2008) <p>"A thorough rundown of the various types of roof currently in use, with easy -to-read diagrams to make sense of it all … particularly useful if you have a tricky space to convert." (<i>Build It</i>, December 2008)</p> <p>"easy to read and concise … an excellent book" (<i>Building Engineer</i>)</p>

Chris Mindham, BSc is a Director at Bassett & Findley, Wellingborough.

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.<br /> <p><br /> </p> <p>The new edition has been updated to cover the latest changes to the British Regulations and extended coverage of roof attic construction.</p>

‘easy to read and concise … an excellent book’ – Building Engineer

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