Tongue And Groove Roof Detail

Building a structural tongue and groove roof deck.

Tongue and groove roof detail.

Tongue and groove roof decking especially the one from solid wood boards is one of the two most common choices for residential use right now. This is often a layer of tongue and groove boards nailed to the exterior side of the exposed rafters. These wider boards were all nailed tightly together. Standard structural decking patterns are 2 nominal tongued and grooved t g and 3 and 4 double t g products available with vee or eased edges to meet.

Wcd 4 plank and beam framing for residential buildings. All pieces are supported on three supports. Wcd 6 design of wood frame structures for permanence. Among other things this video covers how we re doing the insulation in a way that leaves the framing and.

With shrinkage of 5 10. Tongue groove structural decking structural decking also known as roof decking should not be confused with lumber intended for residential and non residential outdoor decks. Find all the facts and ideas about it in this article before you install one for your home design. The tongue and groove ceiling on this porch is from a clear poplar material.

4 tongue and groove roof decking. All end joints occur in line on every other support figure 6. This arrangement is applicable to 4 or more supports 3 or more spans. The assembly of rafter tails and tongue and groove boards that create the appearance of sheathing from below can be built on the ground and installed as one piece or in sections.

With less than 4 supports a special pattern requiring specified lengths must be used. Whenever your roof was first installed the nails were put into the solid wood. At one point in time it was standard to use shiplap tongue and groove one inch boards or other boards for your roofing deck. Tongue and groove decking provides the customer with an outstanding solution for roof and subfloor structure where exposed to the lower level.

Two other elements support the masculine look in this rustic porch design. Lumber wasn t kiln dried so it would shrink upon drying. In this detail wood struts extend from the top of the assembly into the roof where they are sistered to the roof rafters to support the overhang. This tongue and groove decking combines appearance grade with unsurpassed quality of finish making them ideal for exposed ceiling applications.

Wcd 1 details for conventional wood frame construction. Wcd 2 tongue and groove roof decking.