Roof Rafter Ties

Simpson strong tie 6 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie.

Roof rafter ties.

With the first collar tie in place you will follow the same procedure. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. Where rafters are oriented perpendicular to the ceiling joists rafter ties should. Moving the rafter ties up only 16 inches from the plate the maximum allowed by code increases the tie force from 1 440 pounds to 2 160 pounds.

The tie will go from one side of a roof rafter to an adjacent rafter but on the opposite side. In most homes the ceiling joists also serve as the rafter ties. Contrary to popular belief collar ties are not there to support rafters or to keep walls below from spreading under the weight of the roof. For pricing and availability.

Step 4 continue installing collar ties. Contrary to popular belief collar ties are not there to support rafters or to keep walls. This means that if you secure one end of the collar tie to the left side of a roof rafter you will nail it to the right side of the adjacent rafter. For pricing and availability.

Secure the opposite side in the same manner. Measure for each new collar tie. The tie force at the plate is 480 pounds and only 720 pounds when the ties are 4 feet up from the plate again the maximum allowed by code. Collar ties prevent uplift.

Rafter ties prevent spreading. Other facts about rafter ties. Rafter ties are always required unless the roof has a structural self supporting ridge or is built using engineered.