Where does a wall plate go?

The purpose of a wall plate A timber wall plate is installed at the top of the masonry wall and the roof structure is fixed to it. During construction, the completion of the masonry wall doesn’t just mean a change in structure from wall to roof, it also marks a change in trades, from bricklayers to joiners.

What is a roof wall plate?

A wall plate is a load-bearing structural member used horizontally and part of a timber framework. In the UK, the term typically refers to a length of timber bedded on mortar on top of the internal leaf of an external cavity wall.

What is used to anchor down a wall plate for a pitched roof?

Wall plates should be: fixed using nails or straps. a minimum of 3m or extend over at least three joists, rafters or trusses. joined using half-lapped joints, including at corners. 38 x 100mm or in accordance with local practice.

Does a wall plate have to be bedded?

1 W all plates should be bedded on mortar. If inspection reveals this has not been done, the blockwork should be inspected for signs of damage and made good as required. Dry mortar should be carefully packed under the full width of the wall plate.

What is the standard size of a wall plate?

The standard size single switch or outlet cover plate is nominally 2.75 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall. The standard size two-gang switch or outlet cover plate measures 4.56 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall.

Do you put DPC under wall plate?

They apply a thin layer of mortar on the top coarse of bricks, then the DPC, then another thin layer of mortar and then bed the wall plates into that. They strap the wall plates to the brickwork before the mortar has gone off.

What is the minimum angle for a pitched roof?

Defining low pitch Traditionally, a minimum pitch of 20° was recommended, modern roofing products have made it possible to create equally performing roofs with angles as low as 12.5°. Anything less than 12.5° is considered a flat roof.