Standard bracing of simple duopitched trussed rafter roofs for dwellings
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Trussed rafters must be braced to create a rigid and stable roof structure. If the bracing is omitted, wrongly positioned or badly fixed, it may result in distortion or failure of individual trusses or in some instances the whole roof.
This information sheet gives a summary of the standard bracing requirements given in BS 5268-3. All the information given here should be read in conjunction with the requirements of that standard.
Contents:
- Why brace trussed rafter roofs?
- Bracing responsibility
- The functions of roof bracing
- Application of standard bracing
- Conditions of use
- Other considerations
- Chevron bracing
- Roof sarking
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