ProRafter
ProRafter
Specialised Timber Fabrication has a diverse range of projects covering educational, civil, residential and other sectors. Get inspired by our designs and see how we make your ideas become reality.
Roof Framing
Specialised Timber Fabrication has a diverse range of projects covering educational, civil, residential and other sectors. Get inspired by our designs and see how we make your ideas become reality.
Overview
Utilizing engineered wood products provides the ability to fabricate "c" section from LVL chords and plywood web. There EWP allow for a very efficient profile in lower pitch, curved, tapered and other unique shapes.
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Our light-weight ProRafter roof framing system combines CNC precision with innovative structure. Features include:
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1) Custom roof profile - sloped, curved, shallow, etc.
2) Light-weight design, can be lifted by hand into place.
3) Built-in box gutter.
4) CNC-cut perforations in the web for services.
5) Engineered wood products for stability and consistency.
6) All connections, bracing and fasteners included.
7) Integrated design software.
8) Certified design and drawings.
9) Delivery to site.
STANDARD DIMENSIONS FOR AUSTRALIAN PRORAFTERS
Pitch
Rise per
m of run
Rafter length
per m of run
Typical AU use
15°
268 mm
1.035 m
Sheds, skillions, low-slope sheet roofs
22.5°
315 m
1.049 m
Around the low limit for many concrete tile profiles
22.5°
414 m
1.082 m
The most common modern AU residential pitch
30°
557 m
1.155 m
Hamptons and period homes, terracotta tile
35°
700 m
1.221 m
Federation and steeper character builds
45°
1000 mm
1.414 m
Steep gables, architectural features, slate
35°
700 m
1.221 m
Federation and steeper character builds
17.5°
315 mm
1.049 m
Around the low limit for many concrete tile profiles
22.5°
414 mm
1.082 m
The most common modern AU residential pitch
30°
577 mm
1.155 m
Hamptons and period homes, terracotta tile
35°
700 mm
1.221 m
Federation and steeper character builds
45°
1000 mm
1.414 m
Steep gables, architectural features, slate
17.5°
315 mm
1.049 m
Around the low limit for many concrete tile profiles
22.5°
414 mm
1.082 m
The most common modern AU residential pitch
30°
577 mm
1.155 m
Hamptons and period homes, terracotta tile
35°
700 mm
1.221 m
Federation and steeper character builds
45°
1000 mm
1.414 m
Steep gables, architectural features, slate
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