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Mindham  \n© C.N. Mindham 1986, 1988, 1994, 1999, 2006  \nBlackwell Publishing Ltd editorial offices:  \nBlackwell Publishing Ltd, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DQ, UK Tel: +44 (0)1865 776868  \nBlackwell Publishing Inc., 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5020, USA Tel: +1 781 388 8250  \nBlackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 550 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 8359 1011  \nThe right of the Author to be identified as the Author of this Work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher.  \nFirst edition published under the title Roof Construction for Dwellings by Collins Professional and Technical Books 1986  \nFirst edition revised and published by BSP Professional Books 1988 Second edition published by Blackwell Science 1994  \nThird edition published 1999  \nFourth edition published by Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2006  \nISBN-10: 1-4051-3963-3  \nISBN-13: 978-1-4051-3963-2  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Mindham, C. N. (Chris N.)  \nRoof construction and loft conversion / C.N. Mindham.– 4th ed.  \n[p. cm](p. cm).  \nIncludes bibliographical references and index.  \nISBN-13: 978-1-4051-3963-2 (alk. paper)  \nISBN-10: 1-4051-3963-3 (alk. paper)  \n1. Roofs–Design and construction. 2. Framing (Building) 3. Lofts–Remodeling.  \nI. Title.  \nTH2393 .M63 2006  \n690′ 15–dc22 2006040783  \nA catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library  \nSet in 10 on 12.5 pt Sabon  \nby SNP Best-set Typesetter Ltd., Hong Kong Printed and bound in Singapore  \nby COS Printers Pte Ltd  \nThe publisher’s policy is to use permanent paper from mills that operate a sustainable forestry policy, and which has been manufactured from pulp processed using acid-free and elementary chlorine-free practices. Furthermore, the publisher ensures that the text paper and cover board used have met acceptable environmental accreditation standards.  \nFor further information, visit our subject website: [www.thatconstructionsite.com](www.thatconstructionsite.com)  \nContents  \nPreface vii  \nAcknowledgements ix  \n1 The Development of the Pitched Roof 1  \nPrimitive roof forms 1  \nThe coupled roof 1  \nStability 3  \nCeilings 6  \nTrusses 7  \nDesign for economy 9  \nStandard design roofs 9  \nBolt and connector joints 10  \nTrussed rafters 11  \nCost advantages 11  \nLegislation 13  \n2 Roof Shapes and Terminology 18  \nTerminology 23  \n3 The ‘Traditional’ or ‘Cut’ Roof 26  \nDesign 26  \nThe common rafter and purlin roof 28  \nThe hip roof 32  \nThe mono pitch roof truss 35  \nThe valley structure 36  \nAttic roofs 37  \nRoof lights and roof windows 48  \nAdditional design considerations 48  \niv Contents  \n4 Attic Construction Using Modern Engineered Timber Components 52  \nThe floor 52  \nAttic construction using engineered timber components 57  \n5 Bolted Truss Roof Construction 71  \nThe joints 71  \nTruss assembly 72  \nThe split-ring connector 74  \nAccuracy 75  \nStandard designs 75  \nThe roof construction 75  \nBolted truss hips 77  \nValleys 77  \nStructural openings 80  \nRoof stability 80  \n6 The Construction of Trussed Rafter Roofs 82  \nPerformance in use 82  \nDesign 85  \nDesign information 86  \nQuality control 88  \nInspection and quality assurance 94  \nThe construction of a trussed rafter roof 96  \nHip end roofs 103  \nValleys and intersecting roofs 103  \nTrimmings for openings 109  \nAttic and loft roofs 109  \nOpenings for dormers, roof windows and stairwells in attic  \ntrussed rafter roofs 117  \nBracing the attic trussed rafter roof 119  \nTrussed rafter shapes 122  \n7 Truss Plate Systems 123  \nSystems available 123  \nComputer prog","cbCaitxyLF619EBM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitxyLF619EBM","pdf",5530789,255,"English","# Preface\n# Acknowledgements\n# The Development of the Pitched Roof\n# Roof Shapes and Terminology\n# The ‘Traditional’ or ‘Cut’ Roof\n# Attic Construction Using Modern Engineered Timber Components\n# Bolted Truss Roof Construction\n# The Construction of Trussed Rafter Roofs\n# Truss Plate Systems\n# Roof Construction Detailing\n# Loft Conversions\n# Obligations – Visual Impact on Your Home\n# The Conversion\n# Solutions\n# Bibliography, Standards and Technical References\n# Index","[{\"question\":\"What roofing systems are covered in this edition?\",\"answer\":\"It covers traditional cut roofs as well as engineered timber and trussed rafter roof construction, including bolted truss systems, hip and valley arrangements, and attic/loft roof considerations.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book approach loft conversion planning?\",\"answer\":\"It describes the development of the loft, examines conversion possibilities, outlines decision-making considerations, and discusses typical roof types, access, and letting in light, followed by legal obligations and practical conversion steps.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are included under roof construction detailing and quality control?\",\"answer\":\"The book includes detailing guidance such as storage and handling of timber, preservative treatment, wall plates and fixings, ventilation, bracing, eaves details, trimming openings, and also quality control, inspection, and assurance for trussed rafter roofs.\"}]","Roof Construction and Loft Conversion - 4th Edition | PDF",1792792691,643]