Roof and Trusses

A framed roof relies on a number of trusses which carry purlins and the roof load. A truss needs to tie the outer wall frame together using numerous practical and elegant designs. Truss design will depend on the roof layout, its’ span, pitch, and the head room available from the finished floor height. In structural design, a form created will follow the function intended; this is no more true than in traditional carpentry. A framed roof creates a dynamic space within which structural function becomes a sculptural form. The dimensions of the timbers will depend on the size of the truss. Structural engineers’ calculations are provided where building regulations are required.

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