Larger timber-frame roofs are built of rafters, each lifted into place and set into notches in the plates. In some cases, widely spaced rafters are connected by horizontal purlins.

News; Home and garden; Ask the Builder: Roof popping noise has a simple fix Sat., March 25, 2017 This roof framing looks normal, but it makes noise when the wind blows. (Tim Carter) ...

Q: About 15 years ago, we had a company install a prefabricated sunroom with tall windows on three sides, supports made of white polycarbonate and a roof of transparent, fluted polycarbonate.

Q: I need your opinion about my roof. I'm afraid it's going to collapse because when the wind blows, it makes a scary popping noise. It actually sounds like the roof could rip off the house. I've ...