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Connected roof-framing workflow
L-Shaped Timber Frame Roof Design
FrameVerk keeps an L-shaped roof connected to the walls and building layout below. You can inspect the roof geometry and framing in the same 3D project.
Why is an L-shaped timber-frame roof difficult?
Two roof wings create intersections that need clear geometry and support decisions. FrameVerk helps you inspect the connected layout before professional approval.
Review the complete roof in context
Inspect the roof together with the walls, posts, beams, and openings below it.
Carry emitted roof members into the same timber and cut-list workflow as the frame.
How the L-shaped roof workflow works
- 01
Create the connected L-shaped footprint and confirm the supporting layout.
- 02
Set the roof geometry for each wing and inspect the intersection in 2D and 3D.
- 03
Review every member and connection with the appropriate professional before construction.
Example: define the L-shaped footprint first
Take a 10 × 8 m rectangle and remove a 4 × 3 m corner. This gives a clear starting footprint.
| Part | Calculation | Plan area |
|---|---|---|
| Outer rectangle | 10 × 8 | 80 m² |
| Removed corner | 4 × 3 | 12 m² |
| L-shaped footprint | 80 − 12 | 68 m² |
The footprint covers 68 m² in plan. Roof pitch and overhangs are still needed to determine the roof surface.
Plan area does not give rafter lengths, valley cuts or material quantities. This arithmetic example does not specify structural sizes or support details.
L-shaped timber-frame roof questions
Can I hide the roof to inspect the walls?
Yes. The 3D view can show the frame with the roof visible or hidden for inspection.
Do roof members appear in the material workflow?
Yes. Emitted physical roof members can enter the same timber and cut-list workflow as other frame members.
Does the software approve the roof structure?
No. A qualified professional must verify loads, supports, joints, local rules, and final construction details.
Inspect the L-shaped roof before construction
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FrameVerk supports roof design and planning. A qualified professional must approve loads, supports, joints, and final construction details.