In certain cases, stick-frame roofs may be preferred to premanufactured roof trusses because they can accommodate larger attics, higher ceilings, and complex roof shapes, or simply because of regional preference. The code requirements for stick-framed roofs are more complex than they are for truss-framed roofs since they need to provide a complete prescriptive method of building the roof, including the multitude of connections that must be made in the field. To complicate matters further, the code requirements for stick-framed roofing have been rewritten in each of the last two code cycles.
Join us live on October 22 to learn how to build stronger stick-framed roofs. We’ll discuss Chapter 8 of the International Residential Code (IRC) as it applies to conventionally framed roofing, highlighting the progression of code requirements over the last two editions and noting some upcoming changes for 2021. We’ll walk through how to ensure a continuous load path from rafter to top plate, through the walls and the floor system, highlighting connector solutions designed to make stick framing more resilient and intuitive.
As a result of attending this webinar, you should be able to: