Rafters, along with the roof, are an important detail of any roof. This is a supporting part of the roof.
The rafter frame consists of an Mauerlat, rafters, crate.
The material for the rafters is selected depending on the material from which the walls of the house are made. It can be wood, metal, reinforced concrete.
If a tree is used as a material, you need to remember that the wood should be without traces of decay, cracks and knots.
By the method of attaching the rafters, there are inclined and hanging. Previously, wooden hanging rafters with a crate were more often used in houses.
Inclined rafters – floors that are laid inclined to supports of different heights.
Hanging rafters – rafters located in the same plane.
When installing the rafters, it is important not to forget that the stability and durability of the roof depends on their quality.