Engineered Wood Construction Guide: Roof Construction
Excerpt
Builders and designers can choose from several different roofing materials, including structural panel sheathing, preframed roof panels, long span systems, soffits, and roof diaphragms.
This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, designers
This publication provides an overview of roof construction details and commonly used roof systems. It includes several tables with information about uniform roof live loads, maximum spans, fastening schedules, and shear for wind/seismic loading. It is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide.
Key sections include:
APA panel roof sheathing
Preframed roof panels
Long span systems
APA panel soffits
APA panel roof diaphragms
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.