Rafters

Rafters

Rafters are a sloped set of parallel beams which form the frame of a roof. They may be made from wood, reinforced steel or concrete.

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Exposed wood rafters visibly show how each set of 2 rafters connected with a horizontal joist at the bottom forms a truss.

anat shmariahu

Though supplying the same structure and support as rafters, low sloping beams are called ceiling joists.

Frederick + Frederick Architects

The rafters of the porch are vulnerable. Covering them with tongue-and-groove panels could produce a vaulted ceiling.

John Lum Architecture, Inc.. AIA

Rafter tails extend beyond the exterior wall here, creating an eave for water runoff.

RW Anderson Homes

The white painted ends of those rafters supporting the roof are called rafter tails. The blue painted rafters on the ends of the gables are called outriggers.

SRM Architecture and Interiors

The rafters operate the long way this up roof. The flip tail endings (outriggers) encourage the eave above them but not the roof itself.

NURIT GEFFEN-BATIM STUDIO

These squared timbers are rafters for the roof above.

AARCON Construction and Remodeling

That is exactly what the rafters of a roof look like.

Gaulhofer Windows

Rafters usually have a high pitch, as revealed , but it is going to change based on the house layout.

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