Roof Construction

Roof construction involves a variety of professional Carpentry and Joinery skills. Some of the jobs required in roof construction include: 

• Framing
• Timber Roof Trusses
• Building insulation
• Roof alignment and fitting
• Ceiling Joists
• Tiling 

AJC Carpentry has a vast amount of experience in roof design and construction from small house roofs to large luxury apartments. Our Carpentry service can also supply cranes on a full contract basis for the heavy lifting jobs. AJC are capable of delivering exceptional roofing solutions that are both economical and efficient.

Our roof Carpentry services include:

Trussed Roofs 

Trussed Roofs are the most common type of roof in the UK. The roof is constructed as a “w” shaped timber frame in the loft of a house, and the beams are placed into triangular sections to strengthen the support of the roof. 

A truss roof is designed by the manufacturer for each specific building and built in wood or metal joints.

Cut Roofs 

A cut roof is a Carpentry technique when cutting the timber on site and building up the roof by using: 

• Joists
• Purlins
• Ridge Boards
• Boards
• Rafters
• Hangers
• Collars/Ridge Collars

Smart Roofs 

When constructing new homes, some properties are required to have smart roofs installed. AJC Carpentry does an exceptional job of installing these to new developments consequently making the homes look beautiful and energy efficient.

Interested in working with us? 

Working with most major house builders in the UK, we offer work on a price work basis throughout the South East of England. If you are looking to take your career to the next step, we are always on the lookout for top class Carpenters and Supervisors. 

If you would like to work with us on these large-scale projects, please fill in the carpenter enquiry form or call us on 01252 845 467.