DigestWood Pitched Roof ConstructionBy John Straube Building Science Digest 115: last updated 2009/08/10 |
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Pitched roofs of either wood rafter and joist or truss construction are used in the construction of literally millions of homes and small commercial buildings each year. There are variations in these roofs, but there are relatively few primary options. The following digest describes the most common types of wood pitched roofs, their enclosure functions, and common modes of failure.
