Flat Roof Rafters Span Tables

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.

Flat roof rafters span tables.

For pitched roofs flat roofs and ceiling joists. 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. 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. Surveyors and structural engineers utilise data from tables below to help calculate the correct size strength and centres of roof timbers for the required spans and loadings.

Surveyors span tables for designing roof rafters. Timber to be covered these span tables do not apply to timber which is fully exposed to the elements. Roof pitch use recommended minimum roof pitches as specified by roof sheet supplier. 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.

These span tables apply only to flat roof and roof with a slope of up to 10 degrees. 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.