by ken » Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:33 pm

Well thought in the design conecpt and process.

The roof diaphragm is the key in designing a "light" roof framing system especially this structure.

The project requirement was to convert the existing barn structure to meet the current IRC code requirements. (i.e. the wind load design criteria and the local roof snow load requirements)

The connections and the building shapes play the important roles in using this light-framing approach.

Other design consideration will be the "uplift" check, bracing system requirements and the "ponding" check (for flat roof) for this light-framed barn structure. -Ken