Roof Knee Brace

Designed as an aesthetically appealing accent knee braces can define detailed features in both exterior and interior areas of the home.

Roof knee brace.

A knee brace is an inclined diagonal lumber member connecting to and extending from the sidewall columns usually several feet below the truss to column connection across and attached to the face of the trusses. We offer them in standard pitch sizes 8 12 10 12 12 12 and 14 12. Finally when designing the brace be sure to give due consideration to the way in which it will connect and any eccentricity inherant due to the brace shape. They are intended to supplement the lateral resistance of post frames when loaded by lateral wind forces.

Sometimes commonly referred to as a corbel support or knee brace support versions of this bracket are routinely used on contemporary homes as a support for countertop overhangs shelves mantels or anywhere a cantilevered shelf or eave needs support or aesthetic enhancement. Federal brace freedom 8 in steel countertop support bracket. Braces shop our collection of brace brackets porch braces. Corbels brackets are a great way to add value to your home.

Our gable brackets are offered in both smooth stainable. Purlins as shown in sample photos below are installed for rafter support. Knee braces support a small portico edged by exposed rafter tails. Pay close attention to the shear introduced into the knee region above the brace in the column and behind the brace towards the knee in the rafter beam.

Item 644679 model 30031. Shop all braces now. Gable brackets our gable brackets are carefully handcrafted from several cedar timbers to make one beautiful complete piece. They are connected together internally by joining biscuits or dominos as some may call them and hidden lag screws for added durability.