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2:12 Sloping flat roof bearing
Unfortunately, it's not allowed on these trusses, I am revisiting the manufacturer adding a sloped bearing as jayrod suggested, they were reluctant but I will press them on it. Have you ever seen sloped nesting notches in a top plate before, or do you have a professional opinion on pros and...- Frankloydwrong
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2:12 Sloping flat roof bearing
I did discuss it with them and they were reluctant but really couldn't explain why. I plan on revisiting it with them, but I'd like to have a backup plan just in case. As, I stated before, I'm not a fan of shims and the beveled plate, I can't cut in the field. It really seems like cutting...- Frankloydwrong
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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2:12 Sloping flat roof bearing
I had an idea for the beveled plate bearing on the home I'm building. Hopefully I can get some expert advice. Since this is a 2:12 slope, I have not been able to find any mechanical bracket/hanger and I'm left with either a beveled plate , I feel would not be easy cut for an 8" wide plate in...- Frankloydwrong
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