Roof elements are installed by the carpenters.

Note joists and rafters both sit

on the wall plate. Truss clips can be used to connect the rafters to the wall
plate
 Truss clip
• Galvanised truss clip • Installation
Roof structure beginning to take shape. Note the elements of the roof; ridge
board, rafters, eaves etc
Where the roof joins the gable end, a gable ladder is constructed
A purlin is used where the span of the roof is too great and requires extra
support. Rafter notched to connect to purlin wall plate
Gable ladder detail. Note bracing, wall ties but what about cavity insulation?
Where two pitches of a roof join a valley gutter is formed. Main roof to the
left and dormer to the right
The wall plate must be fixed to the wall to prevent lifting through adverse
weather. Note how the rafters are notched when fixed to wall plate.
Facia boards fitted
Barge board with soffit board
Roof ready for roofing felt and timber battens. Note the galvanised restraining
straps that fix the roof to the gable
Lead flashing to prevent water ingress between roof and external brick wall
Rooflights (Velux) or similar may be added at this stage
Roof structure completed and ready for the roof tile installation