Framing Victorian Roofs

To keep the vertical sections from peeling off the walls tom screws on metal brackets called termination stops then cuts off the excess above the brackets.

Framing victorian roofs. This frame is important. In the 1980s many victorian houses had their roofs re clad with large interlocking concrete tiles. On many victorian country houses the practice of wood shingling survived the technological advances of metal roofing in the 19th century and near the turn of the century enjoyed a full revival in its namesake the shingle style. You will also need a frame for a slight incline.

The framing of a basic gable roof is based on a right angle triangle and the various roof framing components fit the triangle. Choose a new roof for your house. The classic option is epdm rubber or a combination of rubber with felt or fiberglass. A jerkinhead roof may also be called a jerkin head roof a half hipped roof a clipped gable or even a jerkinhead gable.

Interlocking concrete tiles also look clumsy and are unsuitable for areas where intricate detailing is required such as on bay windows. The next step is to think about weatherproofing and waterproofing the boards that are laid across the joists. On many victorian country houses the practice of wood shingling survived the technological advances of metal roofing in the 19th century and near the turn of the century enjoyed a full revival in its namesake the shingle style. He also seals this seam with uncured rubber.

Being relatively heavy they have caused some roofs to sag alarmingly. Partially these will depend on the style of roof you ve selected but you ll also have some wiggle room depending on the design elements of the house.