Rafter Ties For Lean To Roof

If your garage is 24 feet wide and has a 4 12 roof the new rafter ties can be placed no more than 16 inches up from the plate without additional engineering.

Rafter ties for lean to roof.

Simpson strong tie 5 2 7 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie. For pricing and availability. You can use common rafters on any shed roof but they make the most sense when constructing a gable roof or lean to type shed roof where they can sit on or attach to top plates of a wall. Lean to rafters then connect to a ledger board against a wall of another shed or house.

Simpson strong tie 6 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. From a practical perspective it s difficult to use high rafter ties on a low pitched roof because the force in each tie increases with the inverse of the pitch. A lean to roof also called a shed roof slopes in one direction with rafters that rest against another structure at their high end and overhang support posts or an exterior wall at their low end.

If you are framing a cathedral ceiling there are a couple ways to deal with the need for rafter ties.