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Structural glossary
Rafter roof
A roof with relatively closely spaced load-bearing roof members.
Technical context
Around an opening, loads may be redirected to neighbouring rafters. The solution depends on the existing roof and connections.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, dormers. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: Calculations for a dormer.
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