HAND FRAMED RAFTERS

MANSARD ROOF

The roof of Minerva, called a mansard roof (or gambrel) was popularized in the early 17th century by François Mansart, an accomplished architect of the French Baroque period.  This type of roof allows for the finished structure to have more livable space.  Mansard in Europe also means Attic (garret) space.  

In our experience, we have always used roof trusses for our home additions, however, there are times when you cannot have trusses manufactured so we had to create hand-framed rafters, such as this build on Minerva.

Our trusses are manufactured with Kott Inc using pre-engineered structures and joints and are expensive but ready to install upon arrival.  Trusses are a webbing of triangles that are pre-fabricated and are designed to bare the weight of the roof over a broad area. They are typically used for all home construction nowadays. 

Hand framed rafters, sometimes called stick framing are cut on-site and are used when the design of the roof is flat.  As was the case with Minerva, the roof was flat and this type of framing enabled our clients to have their vaulted ceilings.  Rafters must be assembled on-site, which is no problem for us!

ABOUT BVM CONTRACTING

BVM Contracting is a full-service General Contractor or Home Builder located in Toronto. We provide home renovation and building services for major home renovations (kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, basement renovations, full interior renovations, home additions, and new home construction). Our goal is to help guide our clients through the process of renovating their home, from concept to completion.

Further than providing General Contracting and Project Management for major home renovations, we also offer value-added services such as renovation financing, renovation rebate consultations and services, building permit and design services, smart home installation services, and real estate investor services.

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