The function of each component is.
Lp i joist roof rafters.
Lp solidstart i joists are more versatile than open web floor trusses and more uniform and dimensionally stable than lumber.
The rafters carry the applied loads to the exterior walls.
Build sturdy stable floors with wider flanges.
Joists and collar ties.
In a typical roof framed with dimension lumber the rafters rest on the exterior wall top plate at the lower end and bear against a ridge board at the top.
The ridge board is non load bearing and merely provides the point of connection for the opposing rafters and is only a nominal 1 thick.
They can be trimmed on site and long lengths allow ceilings and floors to be designed with fewer pieces saving installation time.
The function of each component is.
Conventional framing the first thing to understand is how a roof framed with wood i joists differs structurally from a traditional stick framed roof.
In a rafter roof all of these components are required to provide a stable roof.
We offer longer lengths so that ceilings and floors can be designed with fewer pieces saving time on installation.
The rafters carry the applied loads to the exterior walls.