RAFTER

A rafter is a structural member used in roof construction that runs from the ridge or peak of the roof down to the wall plate, forming the main framework that supports the roof covering. Rafters are typically placed in pairs and spaced evenly to distribute the weight of the roof, including tiles, sheets, or other roofing materials, as well as loads from wind and rain. They are commonly made of wood, steel, or engineered materials depending on the type of building. Rafters play an important role in giving shape, strength, and stability to sloped roofs in residential and commercial structures.

A rafter is a structural member used in roof construction that runs from the ridge or peak of the roof down to the wall plate, forming the main framework that supports the roof covering. Rafters are typically placed in pairs and spaced evenly to distribute the weight of the roof, including tiles, sheets, or other roofing materials, as well as loads from wind and rain. They are commonly made of wood, steel, or engineered materials depending on the type of building. Rafters play an important role in giving shape, strength, and stability to sloped roofs in residential and commercial structures.