one of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads
A roof structural support system using "2 by" wood components that are nailed together (as opposed to trusses that are connected using press-on metal plates) (See truss)
{i} sloped beam that forms the framework of a roof; person who participates in the sport of white-water rafting; one who travels by raft; one who transports by raft
The framing member which directly supports the roof sheathing A rafter usually follows the angle of the roof, and may be a part of a roof truss The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate
Rafters are the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof. From the rafters of the thatched roofs hung strings of dried onions and garlic. one of the large sloping pieces of wood that form the structure of a roof
The structural members comprising the roof and providing support for the covering A variety of special rafters (hip, valley, jack, common, fly, etc ) may be called for, depending on the type of roof Back to alphabetical list
The structural member extending from the downslope perimeter of a roof to the ridge or hip and is designed to support the roof deck and roof system components
The framing member which directly supports the roof sheathing A rafter usually follows the angle of the roof, and may be a part of a roof truss (see diagram)
(1) The framing member which directly supports the roof sheathing A rafter usually follows the angle of the roof, and may be a part of a roof truss (2) The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate
Lumber used to support the roof sheeting and roof loads Generally, 2 X 10's and 2 X 12's are used The rafters of a flat roof are sometimes called roof joists