Roof Rafter Connections

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Roof rafter connections.

All used truss equipment presented has pre screening data from the seller to give you the tools to make an informed buying decision. The local building code inspector is the final authority and your local building codes and inspectors may have different requirements. Where ceiling joists are not parallel to rafters rafter ties shall be installed. As the name suggests these handy connectors are typically used to attach rafters to the ridge beam at the peak of your roof.

These connectors attach to the lip of the top plate with galvanized nails through predrilled holes. There is no standard spacing it depends on what size of rafters you want to use and the span of your shed. Table 2308 10 4 1 rafter tie connections relates rafter slope rafter tie spacing and roof load ratings or snow load ratings and also roof span in feet. They work especially well with a lean to shed.

For standard shed roof rafter spacing see rafter span chart. For instance 2 grade 2x4s at 16 on center will span just over 9. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.