Timber Mono Pitch Roof Detail

To maximise views to the south and light from the north the house was spread over the full width of the site in an east west direction.

Timber mono pitch roof detail.

Roof rafters produce a horizontal thrust at eaves level and this thrust is usually taken out by the ceiling ties. Often referred to as the simplest form of pitched roof the couple roof comprises two lengths of timber leaning against one another tied where they meet at the top. Mono meaning single and the slope is referred to as the pitch. For more information see mono pitch roof.

In a roof that is significantly unsymmetrical or mono pitched alterna tive means of catering for the horizontal thrust may. Timber is a heavy material that adds strength to your roof but comes at quite the cost. This kind of roofing is true to its name. Mono pitched roof construction is generally standalone roofs which imply that you don t need to attach them to any part of your roof.

To remain within the regulation 8m height restriction offset vertically from all parts of the natural ground level the pitch of the mono pitch roof forms closely corresponding the slope of the ground below. For more information see couple roof. The mono pitch roof is always made out of one single roofing surface.