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The morning room is a decagon (10-sided) structure. Each of the wall sections are 4'6-9/16" in length, 14'-0" across the flats, w/ a 9/12 roof slope, 40# snow load & 15# dead load. We want to frame the roof with 2x12's.
I am asking for is any input on the design and/or construction...
Actually, the morning room is a decagon (10-sided) structure. Each of the wall sections are 4'6-9/16" in length, 14'-0" across the flats, w/ a 9/12 roof slope, 40# snow load & 15# dead load. We want to frame the roof with 2x12's.
I guess what I am asking for is any input on the...
Does anyone have any experience in designing a octagonal room that can be built without the use of tie beams from wall to wall supporting a kingpost at the center of the tie beam and supporting the roof planes at the peak.
I was wondering if I could use some metal braces which would be...
Generally you can notch a Dimensional rafter (i.e. 2 x 12) for a Load bearing Ridge no more than one-fourth the depth of the rafter used. So for a 2 x 12 that would mean a notch no deeper than 2-13/16". Note: you cannot notch a Wood-I Joist.
When framing a gambrel roof we always use a Load Bearing Ridge Beam with Load Bearing Purlins to support a gambrel roof structure or use Collar Ties on each side of rafters at the hip joint between the upper and lower rafters. I was recently talking to a builder that had told me that he was...
