Timeline for Is it necessary to use ceiling joists (ties) with conventional rafters?
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| Oct 31, 2018 at 18:53 | comment | added | isherwood | The terms are distinct. Rafter ties are necessarily connected to the rafters, directly or indirectly, and must withstand tension. Joists may not be. Joists must be frequent enough to carry a ceiling and robust enough to support its weight. Rafter ties may not be. | |
| Oct 29, 2018 at 1:05 | history | edited | batsplatsterson | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Oct 28, 2018 at 23:22 | history | edited | batsplatsterson | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Oct 28, 2018 at 23:20 | comment | added | batsplatsterson | @JimStewart I think it's just a matter of semantics but as I have heard the term used, ceiling joists ARE rafter ties, I will edit... | |
| Oct 28, 2018 at 22:51 | comment | added | Jim Stewart | Isn't it the case that rafter ties would be optional, but ceiling joists would be absolutely required? Or is it the case that if rafter ties are used on every rafter that one could dispense with ceiling joists? | |
| Oct 28, 2018 at 22:44 | history | answered | batsplatsterson | CC BY-SA 4.0 |