Gambrel Roof Framing
Gambrel Roof Framing
(OP)
When framing a gambrel roof we always use a Load Bearing Ridge Beam with Load Bearing Purlins to support a gambrel roof structure or use Collar Ties on each side of rafters at the hip joint between the upper and lower rafters. I was recently talking to a builder that had told me that he was going to use a Load Bearing Ridge Beam without the Load Bearing Purlins or Collar ties, or Gusset Plates at the hip joint of the upper a lower rafters, I told him I didn't think that was a good idea not support the joint between the upper and lower rafters. Has anyone ever built or seen a gambrel built using a Load Bearing Ridge Beam without the Load Bearing Purlins or Collar Ties or Gusset Plates support the hip joint?






RE: Gambrel Roof Framing
RE: Gambrel Roof Framing
RE: Gambrel Roof Framing