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Lavalenet truss maker

Post author:James
Post published:May 14, 2019
Post Category:Framing/ Ossature / Roof

Just came across these guys putting up a truss roof, will ask for quotes on 2 sided and 4 sided truss roof. Work being done in Lavalenet The guy I…

Calculating roof pitch

Post author:James
Post published:October 20, 2018
Post Category:Roof

Slope pitch conversion, % pitch to degrees pitch can be found here. I'm calculating a suitable roof pitch (truss roof) to allow at least 30cm of insulation to exist at…

Roof pitch calculation

Post author:James
Post published:October 11, 2018
Post Category:Roof

We have been recommended a 33% pitch, this is equivalent to a 18.263 degree pitch (3.96:12) according to this calculator.

Raised heel trusses

Post author:James
Post published:October 11, 2018
Post Category:Roof

Article on raise heel trusses can be found here. This is to allow more insulation in the eves. Another link at armchairbuilder Important to read https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/raised-heel-trusses-can-be-annoying

Charpente company – truss makers

Post author:James
Post published:October 11, 2018
Post Category:Framing/ Ossature / Roof

Charpente industrielle/ fermette (roof trusses) Charpante-industrielle.fr ariegeboisconstruction.com/ http://www.charpente-industrielle.com/concevoir/solutions-charpente-fermette.html

Venting wood burner chimney through roof containing cellulose fibre insulation

Post author:James
Post published:October 10, 2018
Post Category:Wood burners

Good article on venting wood burner chimney through roof filled with cellulose fiber insulation https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/how-to-install-cellulose-insulation