Roof Rafter Connections

Where ceiling joists are not parallel to rafters rafter ties shall be installed.

Roof rafter connections.

They work just as well to connect rafters to top plates. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. Table 2308 10 4 1 rafter tie connections relates rafter slope rafter tie spacing and roof load ratings or snow load ratings and also roof span in feet. These connectors attach to the lip of the top plate with galvanized nails through predrilled holes.

Rafter ties shall be not less than 2 inches by 4 inches 51 mm by 102 mm nominal installed in accordance with the connection requirements in table r802 5 1 9 or connections of equivalent capacities shall. They work especially well with a lean to shed. For standard shed roof rafter spacing see rafter span chart. There is no standard spacing it depends on what size of rafters you want to use and the span of your shed.

As the name suggests these handy connectors are typically used to attach rafters to the ridge beam at the peak of your roof. For instance 2 grade 2x4s at 16 on center will span just over 9. The local building code inspector is the final authority and your local building codes and inspectors may have different requirements.