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Rafter - Wikipedia A rafter is one of a series of sloped structural members such as steel beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the wall plate, downslope perimeter or eave, and that are designed to support the roof shingles, roof deck, roof covering and its associated loads [2]
Rafters in Construction – Types, Materials Benefits The rafter is a key structural support for the roof and provides the foundation to attach roof coverings like metal sheets, tiles, or shingles Rafters are essentially in charge of forming the roof’s pitch and shape, which allows it to endure a range of weather conditions
Rafters: Functions, Types, Design, and Installation - Structville Many common, or general purpose, rafters make up each roof The number of common rafter units needed for each project is mostly determined by the roof’s size and scope, as well as the distance each unit rafter must span Timber rafters rely on nails or screws for connection
Roof Framing: How to Measure, Cut, and Build Roof Rafters The rafter tie resists the outward forces imposed on the load-bearing walls As the rafters sit on top of the wall plates at an angle, they exert horizontal forces on the exterior walls