Mono-pitched roof: Straight beams in two compartments: How do I build at the joint of the roof beams?

[Lattjo-Snickaren]

I am going to build a pent roof. It will have straight beams in two bays, with a load-bearing interior wall. This is because the span is longer than usual construction timber (about 6 m). See alternative C in this link:

https://www.traguiden.se/konstruktion/konstruktiv-utformning/stomme/tak/pulpettak/

How do I construct at the joint of the roof beams? That is, do I overlap them and screw them sideways or let them just meet and place nail plates over the joint?

I also need to calculate the slope of the roof. Can anyone advise how I can do that easily? What is the minimum slope for corrugated sheet metal?

Thanks for the help!

 

[ElleH]

I'm going to build a mono-pitched roof. It will have straight beams in two sections, with a load-bearing inner wall. This is because the span is longer than usual construction lumber (about 6 m). See option C in this link:

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How do I build at the joint of the roof beams? In other words, do I overlap them and screw together from the side or just let them meet and place nail plates over the joint?

I also need to calculate the slope of the roof. Does anyone have tips on how to easily do that? What is the minimum slope for corrugated sheet metal?

Thanks for the help!

Hi! I'm going to do the same thing, how did you do it?

 

[Nybyggarn]

The simplest option is probably finger-jointed beams that are available in fairly long lengths. Another alternative is so-called high-profile sheets instead of wooden beams, which allow for building with quite a large span. But it depends a bit on the type of building to determine if it is suitable.