Wood Information Sheet 1-29 Trussed rafters
Publication Year
2018
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Factors to consider when designing and installing trussed rafters, covering standards and quality control, materials, trussed rafter design, roof design, handling, storage and installation. A summary of variations when using BS 5268-2 and BS 5268-3 is included.
Document History
Superseded by the March 2020 version, with minor corrections. March 2018 edition. Supersedes the April 2017 edition. First published 1991; revised 2007, 2013, 2016 and 2017.
Publisher Information
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