Roof Rafter Connections

For instance 2 grade 2x4s at 16 on center will span just over 9.

Roof rafter connections.

They work especially well with a lean to shed. Truss machinery connections inc an independent sales broker and manufacturers representive providing experience integrity and the power of connections to help you get the fabrication solution you are looking for on all of your new or used wood truss systems. As the name suggests these handy connectors are typically used to attach rafters to the ridge beam at the peak of your roof. There is no standard spacing it depends on what size of rafters you want to use and the span of your shed.

For standard shed roof rafter spacing see rafter span chart. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. Rafter ties shall be not less than 2 inches by 4 inches 51 mm by 102 mm nominal installed in accordance with the connection requirements in table r802 5 1 9 or connections of equivalent capacities shall. 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.

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.