Roof Joist Detail

Description the use of k series joists in the framing of floors and roofs offers huge advantages when compared to wood truss and steel beam systems.

Roof joist detail.

End bearing in hanger supported by a beam. End bearing in hanger on a top plate. These joists are typically used in roof structures. The firring strips allow the roof to have the slope required to enable water run off to the rain water outlets.

Intermediate bearing with blocking panels. Kcs joists are a version of the k series joists but designed for a constant shear and moment which allows for greater flexibility for locating extra loads such as those from rooftop units. End bearing with blocking panels. They are ideal for long spans including continuous spans over intermediate supports.

I joists are used extensively in residential floor and roof framing. Trus joist floor framing made simple. End bearing in hanger supported by i joist s 44kb. Lh and dlh series joists are for longer span conditions and are capable of supporting larger loads.

End bearing with rim joist. End bearing with rim board. The roof deck material is usually chipboard or plywood. These joists easily handle spans that wood systems cannot handle while their lightweight construction makes them much less costly than steel beams.

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