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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| The Development of the Pitched Roof | |
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| Primitive roof forms | |
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| The coupled roof | |
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| Stability | |
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| Ceilings | |
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| Trusses | |
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| Design for economy | |
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| Standard design roofs | |
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| Bolt and connector joints | |
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| Trussed rafters | |
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| Cost advantages | |
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| Legislation | |
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| Roof Shapes and Terminology | |
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| Terminology | |
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| The 'Traditional' or 'Cut' Roof | |
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| Design | |
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| The common rafter and purlin roof | |
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| The hip roof | |
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| The mono pitch roof truss | |
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| The valley structure | |
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| Attic roofs | |
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| Roof lights and roof windows | |
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| Additional design considerations | |
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| Attic Construction Using Modern Engineered Timber Components | |
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| The floor | |
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| Attic construction using engineered timber components | |
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| Bolted Truss Roof Construction | |
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| The joints | |
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| Truss assembly | |
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| The split-ring connector | |
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| Accuracy | |
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| Standard designs | |
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| The roof construction | |
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| Bolted truss hips | |
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| Valleys | |
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| Structural openings | |
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| Roof stability | |
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| The Construction of Trussed Rafter Roofs | |
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| Performance in use | |
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| Design | |
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| Design information | |
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| Quality control | |
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| Inspection and quality assurance | |
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| The construction of a trussed rafter roof | |
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| Hip end roofs | |
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| Valleys and intersecting roofs | |
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| Trimmings for openings | |
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| Attic and loft roofs | |
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| Openings for dormers, roof windows and stairwells in attic trussed rafter roofs | |
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| Bracing the attic trussed rafter roof | |
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| Trussed rafter shapes | |
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| Truss Plate Systems | |
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| Systems available | |
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| Computer programs | |
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| Training | |
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| Technical data | |
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| Metalwork | |
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| Hip roof construction | |
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| Valleys | |
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| Attic trusses | |
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| Raised tie trusses | |
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| Punched nail plate joists, rafters and purlins | |
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| Future developments | |
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| Roof Construction Detailing | |
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| General | |
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| Storage and handling of timber and timber components | |
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| Preservative treatment | |
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| Wall plates and fixings | |
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| Gable ends, ladders, gable restraints and separating walls | |
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| Water tank platforms | |
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| Ventilation of roof voids | |
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| Bracing | |
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| Eaves details | |
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| Trimming small openings | |
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| Infill | |
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| Loft Conversions | |
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| Development of the loft | |
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| The early attic | |
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| Floors and ceilings | |
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| Cottages | |
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| Wasted space | |
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| The final blow | |
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| Examining conversion possibilities | |
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| Decision making considerations | |
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| Typical roof types | |
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| Letting in light | |
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| Can we stand up? | |
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| Valley | |
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| Access to the attic | |
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| The last resort | |
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| Obligations - Visual Impact on Your Home | |
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| The planning application | |
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| The structural impact on the home | |
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| The Conversion | |
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| Making a start | |
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| The survey | |
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| Plans and specification | |
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| Writing the specification | |
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| Impact on occupants during conversion | |
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| Builders' stores and materials | |
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| Solutions | |
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| Basic accommodation | |
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| The common roof | |
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| Bolted truss and trussed rafter roofs | |
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| Roof replacement | |
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| Ventilating the roof void | |
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| Openings for dormers and roof windows | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Bibliography, Standards and Technical References | |
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| Index | |