Flat Roof Rafters Span Tables

For pitched roofs flat roofs and ceiling joists.

Flat roof rafters span tables.

Span tables for flat roof joists to bs 5268 7 2 imposed loads of 0 75 kn m for maintenance and snow load are applicable where there is no permanent access no fixed ladder or staircase and most areas where the altitude does not exceed 100 metres refer to bs 6399 3. Roof pitch use recommended minimum roof pitches as specified by roof sheet supplier. Visit the roof framing page for more information on cutting roof rafters and visit the roof pitch calculator for determining rafter lengths based on rise and run. Timber to be covered these span tables do not apply to timber which is fully exposed to the elements.

Notches are not to exceed 0 125 of the depth of the joist and are to be located between 0 07 and 0 25 of the span from the support. Ceiling joist span use this table to determine the maximum lengths of ceiling joists based on species of lumber joist spacing and joist size. Rafter span tables use these tables to determine lengths sizes and spacing of rafters based on a variety of factors such as species load grade spacing and pitch. Posts these span tables are designed for a minimum post size of 50 x 50 x 2 5mm up to a maximum height of 3 0m.

Surveyors span tables for designing roof rafters. Flat roof span tables allow for a maximum roof pitch of 5º.