Our Company Trussed Rafters Timber Frame Factory Merronbrook
 
From self build projects to housing developments, from apartments to nursing homes we design specifically to your requirments. For more information please contact us on 01252 844 747 or complete our online enquiry form
 
We have an extensive factory equipped with the latest production machinery and a fully computerised design office. Merronbrook use modern technology combined with traditional values to help make your project a success.

Design

Trussed rafters are designed in accordance with the current Code of Practice, which is BS 5268: Part 3, and the relevant Building Regulations and manufactured in accordance with BSEN 1059.

Spans

Standard rafters can be designed up to 11 metres in 35mm timber, and 15 metres in 47mm timber. Non-standard rafters with spans in excess of these can be designed but are often supplied as multiple rafters fixed together.

Pitches

It is more economical to standardise the range of pitches between 15 and 40 degrees, however, trusses may be supplied outside this range. Care should be taken when specifying because deflection problems may arise with such things as very shallow pitches.

Eaves Overhangs

Any overhang can be supplied to suit the customer's requirements.
NB - very large overhangs may cause the rafters to be uneconomical.

Spacing

Trussed rafters are usually spaced at 600mm, but can also be positioned at 450mm or 400mm to support heavier loads.

Timber

We use timber which is kiln dried and stress graded, and which complies with current European and British Standards.

Preservation

Trussed rafters may be treated with one of the new waterborne solutions, or with non-corrosive spirit-based organic solvents. Copper Chrome Arsenate and similar treatments are not recommended.