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This document provides instructions for measuring and calculating dimensions needed for roof framing members. It includes steps to measure the rafter span, overhang, ridge strut length, and positions of any underpurlins or fan struts. The key dimensions such as rafter span and roof load width should be recorded on a sketch. Calculations are shown for various roof types, including determining reduced spans and strut lengths if an underpurlin or fan struts are used. The roof area supported by each structural member is also calculated.

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Calculation Outlay

This document provides instructions for measuring and calculating dimensions needed for roof framing members. It includes steps to measure the rafter span, overhang, ridge strut length, and positions of any underpurlins or fan struts. The key dimensions such as rafter span and roof load width should be recorded on a sketch. Calculations are shown for various roof types, including determining reduced spans and strut lengths if an underpurlin or fan struts are used. The roof area supported by each structural member is also calculated.

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Measurement Sketch

Calculation for roof members


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selection of roof members
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Coupled roof

Cathedral roof

rafter run ( width)

rafter run ( width)

width of building between wallplates

Rafter run = external width between the wall plates divided by two.
Rafter span = rafter run divided by cos.
Overhang = eaves width divided by cos (add dimensions for brick veneer).
Ridge strut = rafter run x tan.
Decide whether an underpurlin is needed; if it is place it at mid-span.
New rafter span = rafter span found in 2) divided by two.
Vertical strut to underpurlin = ridge strut length divided by 2 (if u/p positioned at midspan).
Strut perpendicular to rafter = rafter span x tan (if u/p positioned at midspan).
Roof load width (RLW) = rafter span (if placed at midspan) otherwise span1 + span2.

Underpurlin & Fan strut example


length for roof area supported (RAS)
spread of fan strut
reduced span 1

spread of fan strut


reduced span 2

position of strutting beam


(or wall)

wall
span of u/p 1

wall
span of u/p 2 (worst case)

worst case wall dimension (centre to centre)

Determine the position of struts (usuallly on supporting walls).


If the distance between supporting walls is excessive a strutting beam may be needed.
Span of underpurlin can also be reduced if fan-strut is used.
Determine the length of the strut (vertical or perpendicular to rafter)
and the dimensions between the struts (or fan-struts).
Find the worst case and calculate the span of the underpurlin.
Roof load area = RLW u/p span left + u/p span right from strut (or fan strut).
Hanging beams are required if ceiling joist span is excessive.
Place hanging beams in center of room or if needed divide room length/width by 3 (4)
and space them equally.
Timber Framing Design

Karl Boeing

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spread of fan strut


2 x length of strut
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underpurlin
length of strut (vert. or perp.)

position of strutting beam


(or wall)
length of fan strut = strut (vert. or perp.) x square root 2

Calculation (show all numbers):

To avoid selecting an incorrect dimension place all you calculated figures in the sketch

Rafterspan =

cos

Rafter span (cont.) =


Overhang =

cos

/2=

Ridge strut =

x tan

Vertical strut (mid span) =

/2=

Fan strut length (vert) =

x 2 =

Strut perpendicular to rafter =

x tan

Fan strut length (perp) =

x 2 =

Roof load width (RLW) Underpurlin =


Roof load width (RLW) Wall =

Roof load width (RLW) Ridge beam =


Strutting beam 1
Roof area supported =
Strutting beam 2
Roof area supported =
Strutting beam 3
Roof area supported =
Timber Framing Design

Karl Boeing

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