Commercial buildings and warehouses are often built with metal steel beam structures.
Building beams are one of the most important aspects of roof structural stability. There are many types of beam frame designs. They come in various sizes, angles, and construction materials. Beam frames are usually built by hand or ordered from beam manufacturing companies. All structures must be approved by local building inspection officials, which requires design and installation verification.
Common joists are part of a standard wood framing system when building a pitched roof.
Steel framing is typically used for large buildings and warehouse construction. This type of beam frame material is stronger than wood and is more durable for the frame. Steel beams are connected with large nuts and bolts and typically include welding throughout the steel beam structure.
When designing the rafter structure, it is important to determine the required roof slope. This will increase the height of the building and must be carefully thought through to ensure that the overall appearance of the roof is aesthetically pleasing. A steep-slope beam design is typical of most churches, while a low-slope roof is more common in department stores.
Handmade joist frames are most common in large custom home development projects. These are houses with roofs that have various slopes and angles. When a home has a complex roof design, it is necessary for a carpenter to create a custom rafter structure to meet these special requirements. This type of structure can take many hours to develop and will typically add significant cost to the overall project.
The beam structure is made in a triangular design. This geometric design ensures strength and stability in the roof area. The beam is made of three main parts. These are the rafter planks, neck tie planks, and roof rafters. Each piece has a specific role in fixing the triangle into a complete structural unit.
Roof joists are the plates that connect the rafters to the roof of the building. These joists are normally spaced at specific dimensions throughout the roof area. The beams are the lowest area of the beam design.
Buildings require multiple beams to complete the entire roof. These joists are spaced evenly across the roof area. Each beam is connected to a plate above it, which is called a ridge plate. The ridge cap represents a central connection point for the building beams.
A roof is a complex carpentry project made up of beams, fiberboard, and roofing material. The roof must be designed to withstand significant loads and wear and tear for decades. Proper rafter frame design helps ensure the roof remains intact during extreme weather conditions.