Now fully revised, the third edition of this renowned book by Ralph
Goss has been made even more valuable with the addition of many new
illustrations, and takes into account not only traditional cut roof
construction but also modern trussed rafter roof assembly methods.
Revised by C.N. Mindham, author of Roof Construction and Loft
Conversion, this new edition contains many new drawings of
constructional details for which his own book is much acclaimed.
Information is now given on wall plate and gable end strapping,
wind bracing, truss clips and other roofing metalwork, as well as
on the modern tools and instruments necessary to carry out the
construction work.
Proven as a book for professionals, the book is now equally
suitable for the keen DIY enthusiast as well as the professional.
All information is given in both metric and imperial units.
Autorentext
R. Goss and C. N. Mindham are the authors of Roofing Ready Reckoner: Metric and Imperial Dimensions for Timber Roofs of any Span and Pitch, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.
Klappentext
This book provides 118 tables, in metric and imperial, for those constructing roofs for new buildings and extensions, using cut roof or truss rafter construction
Zusammenfassung
Now fully revised, the third edition of this renowned book by Ralph Goss has been made even more valuable with the addition of many new illustrations, and takes into account not only traditional cut roof construction but also modern trussed rafter roof assembly methods.
Revised by C.N. Mindham, author of Roof Construction and Loft Conversion, this new edition contains many new drawings of constructional details for which his own book is much acclaimed. Information is now given on wall plate and gable end strapping, wind bracing, truss clips and other roofing metalwork, as well as on the modern tools and instruments necessary to carry out the construction work.
Proven as a book for professionals, the book is now equally suitable for the keen DIY enthusiast as well as the professional. All information is given in both metric and imperial units.
Inhalt
How to use the ready reckoner; Imperial unit tables; Setting the bevel; Notes on the use of the metric system; Metric unit tables