Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading.
Roof ridge support.
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A ridge board is a non structural member that serves as a prop for opposing rafters to rest against and connect to.
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This article describes and illustrates the different types of support that prevents roof sagging and wall bulging at buildings including definitions of collar ties rafter ties and structural ridge beams.
In traditional house framing also called stick framing a basic roof frame consists of opposing pairs of sloping rafters that meet at their top ends at a ridge board or ridge beam.
Ridge beams are required by code if the roof slope is less than 3 in 12 irc section r802 3.
The ridge board must be set as perfectly as possible so take your time and use careful measurements.
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This is where a high pitched roof is necessary.
A higher pitched roof would be better for extra living space than a lower pitched roof.
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Once again a 2 by 4 inch piece of lumber is placed between the trusses and parallel to the ceiling joists.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
A great deal depends on the pitch of the roof.
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The ridge board runs the length of the building and provides support for the tops of the rafters helping the whole roof structure work together as a system.
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A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
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Ridge boards and beams.
The top end of each rafter is cut at an angle so that it meets flush with one broadside of the ridge board and the ridge is sandwiched between the rafters.
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The other is just used to support the trusses.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
