It is currently 28 Mar 2024, 23:11
Mike G wrote:I'll just strengthen the comment about a lintel. Your span looks to me to be about 1800- (215x2) = 1370. That's too much for just a doubled plate. Pop a pair of 4x2s on edge under your plate, supported on cripple studs (ie studs which come up to the underside of the lintel, rather than the underside of the plate).
Mike G wrote:I'd get rid of that hanger, Mark. It'll get in the way of the rafters which you are going to plant on the wall. Those planted rafters will support the ridge (again, add a collar just below the ridge).
4x2s are fine for the rafters.
Mike G wrote:A piece of 4 x1 would be fine, nailed across the face of the rafter directly under the underside of the ridge. Or a piece of ply.
novocaine wrote:You know it wont be big enough don't you Mark?
jimmy s wrote:A collar is normally a tie fixed horizontally between the rafters. Google a raised collar roof and you should see an example.
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