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Roof joist lable standard building systems.
7 standard and applicable building code provisions regarding special loads.
Generally less than 20 pounds per square foot a pretty light load.
Tj 9006 installation guide for deep depth tji 360 560 and 560d joists.
But a 10 psf attic load is typically used only to size ceiling joists adequately for access purposes.
Tj 9001 installation guide for floor and roof.
Csg tj17 simpson connector guide for trus joist products.
Building codes such as the ibc reference asce 7 minimum design loads for buildings and other structures for the determination of design snow loads on buildings.
5036 usp connector guide for trus joist products.
Generally less than 20 pounds per square foot a pretty light load.
The ceiling joists carry the load of the ceiling system.
Bearer and joist framed roof this uses standard building principles of timber framing roof battens and metal roof sheeting and can include plasterboard and paint as shown in top image.
However if the attic is intended for storage the attic live load or some portion should also be considered for the design of.
Benefits include can be cost effective easily build into different shapes led lights and ceiling fans can be installed.
Comprising the roof floor.
The roof system and the building must be designed to resist loads from retained snow.
They also keep the horizontal load component from the roof from pushing the wall out.