Sloped light gauge rafters
Sloped light gauge rafters
(OP)
I have a project with a tower that has a small, monoslope roof. The tower walls are CMU.
The project is mostly light gauge framing (read: no wood framing) so I am considering using light gauge rafters for the tower roof framing. The challenge I am looking at is the end bearing condition. I am not finding any resources on this type of connection. I was hoping Simpson made a light gauge variable pitch connector, similar to their wood offering, but I couldn't find one.
Any other ideas for this detail?
All input is greatly appreciated!
The project is mostly light gauge framing (read: no wood framing) so I am considering using light gauge rafters for the tower roof framing. The challenge I am looking at is the end bearing condition. I am not finding any resources on this type of connection. I was hoping Simpson made a light gauge variable pitch connector, similar to their wood offering, but I couldn't find one.
Any other ideas for this detail?
All input is greatly appreciated!






RE: Sloped light gauge rafters
RE: Sloped light gauge rafters
How about a bent metal clip or angle with an upstanding leg?
regards,
Michel
RE: Sloped light gauge rafters
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Sloped light gauge rafters
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
RE: Sloped light gauge rafters