Roof Rafter Connectors

The rafter is then inserted into the bracket that is attached to the plate and secured with nails via predrilled holes.

Roof rafter connectors.

Use with rafter slopes up to 30 made from 18 gauge steel. For hip roofs the code specifies that hip and girder rafters or trusses be connected to exterior wall plates. Top flange designed to interlock when used in pairs so that rafters maintain correct alignment. Great for use with rafters that are sloped up to 30 easier and stronger than toenailing or screw fastening.

Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. The girder which by definition supports the inboard end of other framing members can be anywhere from 3 to 11 feet back from the corner. For a rafter to face connector flatten the top flange into the face plane. Determining which truss or rafter is the girder may require a trip into the attic.

Save big on our selection of roof truss ties field splice kits and drag strut connectors. These connectors attach to the lip of the top plate with galvanized nails through predrilled holes. You ll use the same type of connectors you used on the other rafters except that you ll cut one wing off the one on the exterior shed side. Install the connector using no 9 1 1 2 inch simpson structural connector screws.

Attaching rafters without birdsmouth variable pitch connector. The rr provides a connection between a rafter and the ridge of a roof. Now you can install your rafters into the connectors. This connector eliminates the need for notched rafters beveled top plates and toe nailing.

An interlock provides alignment control and correct nailing locations. The hrc is a one piece connector for supporting hip members from the ridge beam or rafters. The rr may be used with rafters sloped up to 30. It will adjust to accommodate slopes between 3 12 and 12 12 making it a complement to the versatile lssu.