Minera Roof Trusses LimitedFive Crosses Industrial Estate, Minera, Wrexham LL11 3RD
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Hatch Opening Detail for Standard Trusses
Drawing Number: MRT-SD-20Designer: BS5268Last Revised: July 2016
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Company Registration Number: 1325682
B
B
Ridge collar minimum 25 x 75 mmRidge purlin minimum
50 x 100 mmPurlin minimum 50 x 100 mm
HATCH OPENINGS Whenever possible, hatch openings should be accommodated within the trussed rafter design spacing. When this is not possible, the method illustrated below should be used.
Common rafter 25 mm deeper than trussed rafter and birdsmouthed over wallplate.
Common ceiling joist nailed to side of common rafter, side to match bottom chord of trussed rafter.
B maximum is equal to twice the design truss spacing less the opening width.
Trimmer minimum 50 x 100 mm
Binder minimum 50 x 100 mm
Purlin strut minimum 50 x 50 mm nailed to web
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