Roof Structure

Synopsis: Describes and compares the construction of new and old roofs. The first concentrates on the components in a simple traditional roof and subsequently explains more complex structures using trusses and purlins. The second part discusses the advantages and disadvantages of modern trussed rafter roofs and shows their fabrication and erection. This is a completely revised version of 1he 1995 film of the same name. It has a new script, completely new footage and improved graphics. Topics include: Eaves details;
Couple and closed couple roofs; Hangers, binders and purlins; Trusses and strutted purlins; TRADA trusses; Erection and bracing of trussed rafters; Wall Strapping;
Attic and large span trussed rafters.
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 2002
Documentation: Related book: ‘The Construction of Houses’, 2nd
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: buildings; construction engineering; domestic architecture; houses; roofs

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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