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LEAN TO TIMBER ROOF

Lean to Roofs are defined as
sloped roof with upper edge
adjoining wall or a building

Lean to roof are simplest type of pitched roof

There are two types of lean to roofs
1) Single lean to roof
2) Double lean to roof
 1) lean to roof
- It is a single slope roof with upper edge supported by a wall
and lower edge with a wall or a pier
- Its a free standing structure, usually supported by a wall at the
angle of 30 degrees
- Length of the this roof is suitable for a maximum span of 2.5
meters
- This roof is not adequate for long span where it’s width is more
as minimum clearance of 2.0 to 2.5 at eaves level is needed
- Wall plate is supported by 2 bricks courses or corbel stones
Components of lean to roof
Wall plate - It is a
timber laid horizontally
in or on a wall as
support for the rafter
Batten - A long flat
strip of squared timber
used to hold things in
place
Common rafter - One
of the series of rafter
of uniform size
regularly spaced along
the length of a pitched
roof with one edge
attached to wall plate
Eaves board - An arris fillet
nailed across the rafter at
the eaves of the building in
order to raise the starter
course of slates or tiles
Roof covering - It is the
visible part of the system
and makes up the majority
of waterproofing and
protection
2) Double lean to roof
(pent or v-roof)

- This consists of two lean to roofs which are enclosed by

and sloped from the two outer parapet walls to a party or
division wall over which a gutter is formed
- Sometimes lower end is secured to a beam which runs
parallel to the main walls
- If necessary supported at the intervals by brick wood or
steel pillars
Components of Wall plate - It is a
double lean to timber laid
horizontally in or on
roof a wall as support for
the rafter
Batten - A long flat
strip of squared
timber used to hold
things in place
Roof covering - It is
the visible part of the
system and makes
up the majority of
waterproofing and
protection
 Common rafter - One of the series of rafter of
uniform size regularly spaced along the length of a
pitched roof with one edge attached to wall plate
Pier - Is a upright support for a structure
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