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1. #Collar ties vs rafter ties for mac#
2. #Collar ties vs rafter ties install#
3. #Collar ties vs rafter ties plus#

In these reno's I had to slow down and think before removing nails. I've lost large truss sets trying to move them in new construction. You have to be careful because roofs by their very nature become very unstable as you start removing structure. We had planned to re roof after which was necessary because old wood has memory and there was a lot futzing and persueding. We cut loose the ceiling joists and collar ties and pulled the bowed walls in with come alongs while jacking up the ridge. I've fixed a few in major reno's back in the 1980's. It is wise to leave the sagging roof alone. Without the dwg I don't understand what you mean by web braces so I can't comment. will only be able to allow what's perscribed without an engineers instruction

#Collar ties vs rafter ties for mac#

I'm using Word for mac which may be the problem.Īssuming you are going to have this reviewed and inspected.Ĭollar ties must be a minimum of 2x4 and fastened with 3 - 3" nails per end. doc didn't come through in a legible format. The trouble is all too often someone with credentials and training will say X and someone with an opinion and 10 hrs of watching Holmes on Holmes will say Y, both will state their view with conviction and the reader is unaware which is good advice.īTW To be clear, I have no skill or training myself in this roofing matterīrian the. There's a lot of armchair contractors and engineers out there.

If you really mean what you write, about including pros only, then I'd guess the only sound solution would be to direct harold1 to a certified construction engineer near him so he could get engineer's drawings with stamps 'n all.I can totally see where he's coming from myself. Joinery can be traditional or new and improved.all worthy of lengthy debate and a darn lot of fun to get into. Woodworking is much easier, styles are varied. I think I'm regretting posting here already.this is why I try and stay away from the home improvement section. It's survived 50 years of snow and wind loads and dead 'll be fine with very minor additional work for another 50 years.Īs long as you don't cut any existing member and don't over fasten anything along the same grain line of the existing wood pretty much anything you do will be an improvement to the existing situation. Here's my advice.there is nothing substantially wrong with your roof from your description. Problem is after after a few decades building, designing and inspecting stuff, i just don't have the patience anymore to wade through errors that will ensue in this post if history prevails. If you really mean what you write, about including pros only, then I'd guess the only sound solution would be to direct harold1 to a certified construction engineer near him so he could get engineer's drawings with stamps 'n all.Of course you are right in your response. It would be also nice if others, including the wannabes, had a chance to see what solutions are offered. See, this entire forum is brimming with all kinds of wannabes, and my understanding is that this is who it has been created for. Unless you know for a fact that you are the only one on this forum who is qualified to offer suggestions. Paul, with all respect, I don't think this is a fair comment. Is the angle of the web braces a concern? I drafted this in AutoCad, so the angles are correct. I can place one directly over a supporting wall, while the other is close to a supporting wall.your thoughts. The location of the web braces is of concern. I just want to contain it and prevent further sagging.

#Collar ties vs rafter ties plus#

Plus I may be causing stress and separation in other areas.

I am not in favor of trying to jack the roof as the lumber is quite dry. I have noticed a few places where the roof is sagging, and thought it would be wise to add extra support.

#Collar ties vs rafter ties install#

Step 2- Install web bracing as illustrated in Fig.3. What should I use as fasteners? How many fasteners? Is 2"x3" board sufficient as I plan on leaving existing collar tie in place? I don't want to be banging and pulling on the rafters. Step 1- Reinforce every other rafter with 2"x3" collar ties and leave the existing collar tie in place (Fig.3). I have attached a drawing, which describes the roof and what I want to do. The bottom of the 1"圆"collar tie is 15 1/2" from the ridge board, which is in the upper 1/3 of the vertical om what I read this is acceptable. The vertical distance from the rafter ties to the ridge board is 61". Every rafter has a collar tie and the rafters are on 16" centers. The collar ties and ridge board are made from 1"x 6". The rafters are supported on the bottom with rafter ties/ceiling joist. The property I have is about 45 years old and the rafters were designed with collar ties only for support (no web bracing). I am looking for some guidance on rafter/roof truss issues.