Gambrel Roof Connectors

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Gambrel roof connectors.

Our newest connectors have been developed to make stick frame connections in roofs as intuitive as possible to ensure the construction of safer stronger homes. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. The varied roof lines that are possible with stick frame homes can also enhance curb appeal and market value for some homebuyers. For a rafter to face connector flatten the top flange into the face plate.

Hardware is required at only three points as opposed to nine different joints in the roof assembly of a traditionally framed gambrel making the system considerably easier to build. Use a jig when assembling the arches all my cuts were spot on but they all don t go into the supports evenly and when you put the cross piece in if not exact on each one it will adjust the arch one way or the other and then throw off the roof line. Using a rigid gambrel frame made with 2x12 rafters and glued and nailed plywood gussets the author was able to get a 28 foot clear span. Simpson strong tie ridge rafter connector an interlock provides alignment control and correct nailing locations.