I always thought using a ridge board instead of a ridge beam collar ties are required to help tie the opposing rafters together and also help carry the load? I like the look of them as well, sounds like my idea would work right? Every two feet sound right? (If you do use them for some reason, remember they must go in the top 1/3rd of the rafter)īut my question is again.why do you want to use collar ties? In your mind, if the ties are there to prevent the two sides of the roof from spreading, then they will be in 'tension'.but you can correct this by using straps at every rafter meeting.if they are there to prevent rafter sag, they will be in a state of compression. If you are indeed going for the 'vaulted ceiling' look, you could alternatively support the ridge BEAM

I assume you are not going to have typical ceiling joists? Why collar ties? Are you trying to get a more open feel with a higher ceiling? There is some difference of opinion on the value of collar ties at all. Is it ok to install every 2 feet? Every other rafter to receive a collar tie? Or every one? I think every 16' would hide a lot of the boards and create a crowded look? If my sizing of members seems off please say so, I'm using T&G 3/4' on the roof all is exposed inside. Obviously 8 can't but a 1x12x 32' which is the cabin length so I'm assuming it's ok to piece the board and support temporarily until all the rafters are in, or should I use a 2x ?Ģ. I need some quick advice, cabin is 24feet wide I'm starting the roof framing as soon as this coming weekend and Understand the difference between a ridgeboard and ridgebeam with that said my plan was to use a 1x12 board 2x8 x16 rafters and 2圆 double collar ties. Small Cabin Forum / Cabin Construction / Roof framing reasurance Forums - Register/Sign Up - Reply - Search - Statistics.

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