Roof Interior Structure

Roof vents these enclosed structures made of metal or plastic feature openings and fins ensuring that the attic space is properly ventilated.

Roof interior structure.

The colour and material of the roof complement the structural integrity of a building. The alternative is to build up the roof s frame with 2x8s and 2x10s. The rafters do the heavy lifting for a roof structure. The most effective vents have four open sides and rise above the roof which allows them to capture the wind from all directions to produce a suction effect.

Trusses are pre fabricated triangulated wooden structures used to support the roof. A roof provides protection from the elements and precipitation helps drain water away from a structure and provides insulation that helps keep the interior of a building warm or cool depending on the season. A roof is an integral part of a building and people try to personalise the roof designs to achieve optimum architectural splendour. The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.

A simple stick built triangular roof structure has three main components. Next are the rafters which are fastened to the ridge board and slope downward to the exterior walls. A composite decking made of solid materials. First there s a ridge board which is a horizontal wood element at the peak of the roof establishing the apex of the roof s triangle.

A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof. This house uses trusses for the roof framing.