Rafter intersection - InspectionNews

Jeff Eastman · #1 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 04:09 PM

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Rick Cantrell · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 07:05 PM

It's not so important that the rafters are snug to each other, but rather that the rafters are snug to the ridge board.

Jim Hime · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 08:16 PM

That wouldn't work in a 110 mph or greater wind speed zone where I am at.
Ridge board would need a metal strap down to the ridge brace.

I'd also be concerned about the lack of fasteners in the shingles.

Bruce Breedlove · #4 (**permalink**) 06-23-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Hime

That wouldn't work in a 110 mph or greater wind speed zone where I am at.

Jim,

How about completing your profile so we can see where you are.

Linda Swearingen · #5 (**permalink**) 06-23-2007, 08:15 AM

That piece between the post and the intersecting rafters looks like an afterthought to me; as if the original construction was a peak (like maybe a turret, or a bay dining nook) which was starting to sag, and they put the post in to stop that process. If so, I'd be looking for possible spreading on the walls.