How to design wood roof members and ceiling joists to International Residential Code (IRC) Section R802

In typical house construction where standard roof framing is involved, the ceiling is constructed using a combination of wood joists and beams that run across the length and width of the ceiling. The 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) currently regulates the design and construction of roof and ceiling systems to ensure they are designed correctly to provide adequate support required by the imposed loads.

While the conventional frame-style ceilings typically follow a standard framing process with few surprises, what happens when your design isn’t standard or prescriptive?

Our resident structural design expert shared how you can feel more confident when designing custom roof and ceiling designs in this webinar. You'll learn how to use ClearCalcs to provide supporting design calculations for your permit review and approval process. We also shared tips and tricks on keeping your design decisions in-house, making design calculations the easiest part of your job.

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