Wood Information Sheet 1-29 Trussed rafters
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Describes the 'room in the roof' (RiR), or attic, trussed rafter. Discusses standards and quality control, and identifies the materials suitable for trussed barriers based on information in BS 5268-3. Outlines specifications for trussed rafter design, and for trussed rafter roof structures. Also considers handling, storage and installation.
Document History
Superseded by the July 2013 edition. March 2007 edition. Supersedes the 1991, first edition.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
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