Questions tagged [rafter]
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How do I fix fractured rafter at the ridge of my roof? [duplicate]
I bought this house 3 years ago. I don’t know if this damage is recent or the home inspector missed it. A huge nail penetrates the truss and causing the gap to be widely open. How do i fix the ...
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rafter support with support beam
I have a vary old house with a detached, double car garage. The garage has seven (7) 2x6x22' rafters, which gives approximately 3 feet spacing. The rafters are sagging a little and I would like to ...
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Can I use 2x6 rafters for my garage roof?
I plan to build a 24ft x 30ft garage (28ft x 34ft with 2ft overhangs). I was planning on using 2x8 rafters, but I'm wondering if I can get away with using 2x6 rafters instead. The rafters are 24 ...
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How to find rafter tails when covered by soffit?
I'd like to repair some hanging gutters by drilling some new gutter hangers into rafter tails, but it's already fully assembled with fascia trim and soffit covering the outside, how do I locate the &...
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Can I create two or three more cutouts in my 6' Load Bearing Knee wall to build a closet System
I have a 1927 Tudor. The second floor owners bedroom has a 17 foot long knee wall that is clearly load bearing (holds up the rafters). It has two doors in it currently that open into the pretty large ...
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Best way to join two timber rafters at the apex?
I'm adding a roof to a derelict (but strong) old shed.
The image below shows the simple plan. 152x38mm rafters, upon which there will be 76x50mm purlins at 1,000mm spacing. IBR roof sheets will be ...
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Sistering to lapped rafters
Looking to strengthen some rafters in a nearly century-old house & have a situation where the only spots available for sistering only allow for about 1” toehold due to lapped rafters from the ...
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Fastening wood sheathing to metal rafter structure
I have a garage that has a metal frame holding the slate shingle roof. As it's way past its best days, I'd like to have a new roof installed. Almost all is clear, but I have no idea how to fix the ...
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Sanity check and advice requested in attic roof repairs
I'll be closing on a house soon with a broken rafter, split opposite rafter and a twisted underpurlin that were all missed in the home inspection.
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These were missed during the home inspection. ...
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How do I design a bird's mouth for my rafters?
I've built 2x4 walls for my shop, and now I need to cut the bird's mouth into the rafters for the roof. I understand the concept, but I'm a bit shy on the exact details.
I will have 2x6 rafters in a ...
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Can I add on to this ridge board or do I need to replace it?
I'm in the process of buying a home, and the inspection report shows some issues with the roof structure. Can I glue / screw a board onto the bottom of the ridge board, or do I need to replace it?
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