how to remove a roof rafter that is rotten?
Q. the roof is in fare condition except for water and termite damage in the area where the rafter is exposed to the weather.
Asked by RICHARD W - Thu Jun 15 23:58:31 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Make sure the damage is confined to a specific area. 2. Go to a local tool rental (many speacialise in construction tools and accessories) and ask for support jacks. They come in many styles, are used to support such things as rafters during remodeling and so on and the staff can instruct you in the particulars of using what they rent. 3. You will probably have to remove and replace some roof sheathing at the time you replace the rafter so make sure its done by a knowlegdable person or the damage will be worse after the fix than before. 4. If these simple instructions don't solve your problem then you likely don't have the expertise to it properly or safely. Find a pro. A bad roof or roof repair will eventually ruin your home.
Answered by Zi - Fri Jun 16 00:39:19 2006
Q. the roof is in fare condition except for water and termite damage in the area where the rafter is exposed to the weather.
Asked by RICHARD W - Thu Jun 15 23:58:31 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Make sure the damage is confined to a specific area. 2. Go to a local tool rental (many speacialise in construction tools and accessories) and ask for support jacks. They come in many styles, are used to support such things as rafters during remodeling and so on and the staff can instruct you in the particulars of using what they rent. 3. You will probably have to remove and replace some roof sheathing at the time you replace the rafter so make sure its done by a knowlegdable person or the damage will be worse after the fix than before. 4. If these simple instructions don't solve your problem then you likely don't have the expertise to it properly or safely. Find a pro. A bad roof or roof repair will eventually ruin your home.
Answered by Zi - Fri Jun 16 00:39:19 2006
Where can find a metal saddle to connect a patio roof rafter to sit on top of an 8:12 pitch roof?
Q. this is not a normal joist hanger such as sold at Home Depot and made my Simpson. It is a heavy metal bracket with a foot at the 8:12 slope of the roof and a horizontal angle bracket to hold a girder that supports the patio or pergola roof rafter.
Asked by Chris L - Wed Dec 27 17:47:22 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Find a supplier of TGI joists or wooden I beam joists they have several names depending on supplier they will have what you are looking for as they are used in there systems.
Answered by Ibuildhomes - Wed Dec 27 22:13:43 2006
Q. this is not a normal joist hanger such as sold at Home Depot and made my Simpson. It is a heavy metal bracket with a foot at the 8:12 slope of the roof and a horizontal angle bracket to hold a girder that supports the patio or pergola roof rafter.
Asked by Chris L - Wed Dec 27 17:47:22 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Find a supplier of TGI joists or wooden I beam joists they have several names depending on supplier they will have what you are looking for as they are used in there systems.
Answered by Ibuildhomes - Wed Dec 27 22:13:43 2006
Should rafter vents be covered with insulation in one's attic?
Q. The snow from friday left lots of snow on my roof. Now that snow is melting and forming ice. Today i noticed that water was dripping from my window molding right above my cathedral celling. Went in the attic to investigate and found that one side of the roof had the rafter vents covered with insulation and the other side did not.(About 1 foot above insulation). Could this be the cause of the melted ice entering the house?
Asked by Bob - Tue Dec 22 23:13:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. The snow from friday left lots of snow on my roof. Now that snow is melting and forming ice. Today i noticed that water was dripping from my window molding right above my cathedral celling. Went in the attic to investigate and found that one side of the roof had the rafter vents covered with insulation and the other side did not.(About 1 foot above insulation). Could this be the cause of the melted ice entering the house?
Asked by Bob - Tue Dec 22 23:13:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
how do you calculate the length, and top edge cut, plumb cut of a hip rafter?
Q. i am putting a roof on my garage and would like assistance with the correct method of calculating the the above
Asked by kingsman240 - Sat Feb 2 06:14:48 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first a question for you; Do you have a Swanson Speed Square? If not go get one, they are invaluable in the application. I will be happy tell you the cutting measurements, But first I need to know the following, width of building, pitch desired, eave style and overhang desired. Let me know and I'll reply with the length, plumb cut seat cut angles (I am correct in assuming this is in fact a hip roof and not a gable roof???)
Answered by Jeffrey J - Sat Feb 2 07:58:26 2008
Q. i am putting a roof on my garage and would like assistance with the correct method of calculating the the above
Asked by kingsman240 - Sat Feb 2 06:14:48 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first a question for you; Do you have a Swanson Speed Square? If not go get one, they are invaluable in the application. I will be happy tell you the cutting measurements, But first I need to know the following, width of building, pitch desired, eave style and overhang desired. Let me know and I'll reply with the length, plumb cut seat cut angles (I am correct in assuming this is in fact a hip roof and not a gable roof???)
Answered by Jeffrey J - Sat Feb 2 07:58:26 2008
Floor-to-rafter in my 1925 basement is 6'6". How to finish it and still meet building code (loopholes ok)?
Q. Clearly digging the whole thing a foot deeper is not going to work. Are there clever ways to use the space between rafters to officially meet code? Could I dig out a section in the middle? Are there grandfather clauses for old houses like mine? Could I just finish it and not call it "livable space"?
Asked by Anti_Cliche - Sun Dec 30 14:03:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a good chance that your on to something with the "Grandfather clause". 6' 6" ceiling is low, but high enough for most people to walk around in. Yes you could dig out more space, but the expense would be great
Answered by Classy Granny - Sun Dec 30 14:21:19 2007
Q. Clearly digging the whole thing a foot deeper is not going to work. Are there clever ways to use the space between rafters to officially meet code? Could I dig out a section in the middle? Are there grandfather clauses for old houses like mine? Could I just finish it and not call it "livable space"?
Asked by Anti_Cliche - Sun Dec 30 14:03:40 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a good chance that your on to something with the "Grandfather clause". 6' 6" ceiling is low, but high enough for most people to walk around in. Yes you could dig out more space, but the expense would be great
Answered by Classy Granny - Sun Dec 30 14:21:19 2007
How did Pat Rafter build the community and serve others?
Q. How did Pat Rafter build the community and serve others?
Asked by Chonga - Thu Feb 19 21:02:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. in the mind
Answered by God answers all questions - Fri Feb 20 13:13:49 2009
Q. How did Pat Rafter build the community and serve others?
Asked by Chonga - Thu Feb 19 21:02:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. in the mind
Answered by God answers all questions - Fri Feb 20 13:13:49 2009
how do you repair a manufactured roofs rafter ends ( 18 inches from fascia)?
Q. wood rot has deteriated the ends (6 to 18 inches) of several rafter ends where it meets the fascia. There is no visible signs of leaking water into the interior of the house. The home is twenty years old. I am a full-time college student so I can not afford a costly repair. Could you suggest how to repair the damage or what I can do to temporarily (2-3 years) fix the roof until I finish college. I live near Seattle, WA.
Asked by tulip - Sun Jul 2 13:16:00 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Scab to the side of it, then trim the old one off, but you will have to go into the attic to do it. I assume this is an open soffit-
Answered by unknown - Sun Jul 2 13:21:49 2006
Q. wood rot has deteriated the ends (6 to 18 inches) of several rafter ends where it meets the fascia. There is no visible signs of leaking water into the interior of the house. The home is twenty years old. I am a full-time college student so I can not afford a costly repair. Could you suggest how to repair the damage or what I can do to temporarily (2-3 years) fix the roof until I finish college. I live near Seattle, WA.
Asked by tulip - Sun Jul 2 13:16:00 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Scab to the side of it, then trim the old one off, but you will have to go into the attic to do it. I assume this is an open soffit-
Answered by unknown - Sun Jul 2 13:21:49 2006
What is the maximum span for a 2x10 rafter (for a patio overhead). There will be no live load (LL).?
Q. What is the maximum span for a 2x10 rafter (for a patio overhead). There will be no live load (LL).?
Asked by jdsoe218 - Fri Apr 18 02:08:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you using the 2 x 10 for shade? What do you mean no live load as in no deck and people will be on it? If for a trellis (shade only) you are only limited by the length of the lumber. Anything over 16 feet will start to get pricey, and anything over 20feet will be a custom order. If you are building a trellis you might consider using 2 x 6s running one direction with 2 x 4s on top running perpendicular to the 2 x 6's. I would suggest that you space them 12" on center. I have built a couple like this and they turned out nicely. If you are building a deck and intend to walk on it then that depends on the spacing of the joists as well as if you are placing a beam under them and cantilevering a part of the joist. All out door… [cont.]
Answered by cheezyhill - Fri Apr 18 03:54:52 2008
Q. What is the maximum span for a 2x10 rafter (for a patio overhead). There will be no live load (LL).?
Asked by jdsoe218 - Fri Apr 18 02:08:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are you using the 2 x 10 for shade? What do you mean no live load as in no deck and people will be on it? If for a trellis (shade only) you are only limited by the length of the lumber. Anything over 16 feet will start to get pricey, and anything over 20feet will be a custom order. If you are building a trellis you might consider using 2 x 6s running one direction with 2 x 4s on top running perpendicular to the 2 x 6's. I would suggest that you space them 12" on center. I have built a couple like this and they turned out nicely. If you are building a deck and intend to walk on it then that depends on the spacing of the joists as well as if you are placing a beam under them and cantilevering a part of the joist. All out door… [cont.]
Answered by cheezyhill - Fri Apr 18 03:54:52 2008
On a truss 44' long with a 4 12 pitch. How long is the top rafter?
Q. The house is 40' wide and I want a 2' hang over. I need to know how long the lumber should be for the top rafter if it has a 4 12 pitch?
Asked by Eric F - Tue Jun 17 07:40:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. The house is 40' wide and I want a 2' hang over. I need to know how long the lumber should be for the top rafter if it has a 4 12 pitch?
Asked by Eric F - Tue Jun 17 07:40:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
The RR may be used with any rafter sloped up to 30 degrees?
Q. So does that mean 40 degree rafter should work? The word "up to" got me confuse as which way in angle would this work is 29 degrees to much or 31 degrees to much? the RR stands for Ridge Rafter not rolled roofing I was wondering if this is possible to use this on a 10/12 pitch roof
Asked by ozniwellman - Sun Dec 28 23:56:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Up to means zero to 30 degrees. Thirty one & forty degrees would be too much. Good luck...
Answered by W. C. - Mon Dec 29 00:28:27 2008
Q. So does that mean 40 degree rafter should work? The word "up to" got me confuse as which way in angle would this work is 29 degrees to much or 31 degrees to much? the RR stands for Ridge Rafter not rolled roofing I was wondering if this is possible to use this on a 10/12 pitch roof
Asked by ozniwellman - Sun Dec 28 23:56:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Up to means zero to 30 degrees. Thirty one & forty degrees would be too much. Good luck...
Answered by W. C. - Mon Dec 29 00:28:27 2008
where rafter tail sits on top plate of wall,...does that HAVE to be notched?
Q. or can i just side nail it (sister), to joist end? like pre made trusses.
Asked by zeppy - Sun May 25 17:06:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the size of your rafters. If you are using 2" x8" rafters or larger, then you have enough meat on the rafter to afford cutting a notch (birdsmouth) in the rafter. Anything under that I would suggest you nail the rafter securely into the ceiling joist, then toenail the ceiling joist into the top plate. Some people make mistake of cutting too deep a (birdsmouth) notch in rafter and thus weakening the rafter at this point. If you want a more secure method, and you don't want to notch rafters. Cut wedge blocks to fit under the rafters. Nail them to the underside of the rafter which will then lay flat on top plate. Remember to cut your ceiling joist off on angle of rafter at the top. You can do this with a sawzall after the… [cont.]
Answered by Tedruski - Tue May 27 09:51:49 2008
Q. or can i just side nail it (sister), to joist end? like pre made trusses.
Asked by zeppy - Sun May 25 17:06:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the size of your rafters. If you are using 2" x8" rafters or larger, then you have enough meat on the rafter to afford cutting a notch (birdsmouth) in the rafter. Anything under that I would suggest you nail the rafter securely into the ceiling joist, then toenail the ceiling joist into the top plate. Some people make mistake of cutting too deep a (birdsmouth) notch in rafter and thus weakening the rafter at this point. If you want a more secure method, and you don't want to notch rafters. Cut wedge blocks to fit under the rafters. Nail them to the underside of the rafter which will then lay flat on top plate. Remember to cut your ceiling joist off on angle of rafter at the top. You can do this with a sawzall after the… [cont.]
Answered by Tedruski - Tue May 27 09:51:49 2008
how to figure out how to use a rafter square?
Q. i have a building that measures 257" long by 175" wide how long do i need to make the rafters for a 6/12 pitch and how to use the square with the pins
Asked by Dave - Sun Nov 12 16:13:44 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would log into here it is detailed info
Answered by karen b - Sun Nov 12 16:19:17 2006
Q. i have a building that measures 257" long by 175" wide how long do i need to make the rafters for a 6/12 pitch and how to use the square with the pins
Asked by Dave - Sun Nov 12 16:13:44 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would log into here it is detailed info
Answered by karen b - Sun Nov 12 16:19:17 2006
how do I cut a birdsmouth in a rafter in the right place?
Q. i am building a summerhouse and at the stage of putting the roof on
Asked by SIMON B - Fri Sep 15 04:33:29 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most importantly you have to know the pitch of the roof before hand, then with that info and the measurement from the peak to an overhang you can determine the proper angles, then make a sample cut on a piece of stock and test your measuring and mathmatical skills. Rev. Steven
Answered by DIY Doc - Fri Sep 15 08:31:19 2006
Q. i am building a summerhouse and at the stage of putting the roof on
Asked by SIMON B - Fri Sep 15 04:33:29 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most importantly you have to know the pitch of the roof before hand, then with that info and the measurement from the peak to an overhang you can determine the proper angles, then make a sample cut on a piece of stock and test your measuring and mathmatical skills. Rev. Steven
Answered by DIY Doc - Fri Sep 15 08:31:19 2006
When assembling a roof frame, joints in the ridge should occur at the ___of a rafter.?
Q. When assembling a roof frame, joints in the ridge should occur at the ___of a rafter.
Asked by fordfan444 - Mon Aug 28 01:53:52 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, considering the ridge beam is the central beam at the top of a roof... I'd say that "Whan assembling a roof frame, joints in the ridge should occur at the top end of a rafter."
Answered by xeuvisoft - Mon Aug 28 02:07:03 2006
Q. When assembling a roof frame, joints in the ridge should occur at the ___of a rafter.
Asked by fordfan444 - Mon Aug 28 01:53:52 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, considering the ridge beam is the central beam at the top of a roof... I'd say that "Whan assembling a roof frame, joints in the ridge should occur at the top end of a rafter."
Answered by xeuvisoft - Mon Aug 28 02:07:03 2006
Why does a stick built roof system have a bird's mouth cut into the rafter and a truss doesn't?
Q. Why does a stick built roof system have a bird's mouth cut into the rafter and a truss doesn't?
Asked by Freddie - Sat Aug 26 00:06:40 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A truss is built with a flat spot where it bears on the exterior wall for positive nailing and load dispersment. A stick built roof has to have a bird's mouth cut into it to achieve the same positive bearing and nailing.
Answered by duke1414 - Sat Aug 26 07:04:55 2006
Q. Why does a stick built roof system have a bird's mouth cut into the rafter and a truss doesn't?
Asked by Freddie - Sat Aug 26 00:06:40 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A truss is built with a flat spot where it bears on the exterior wall for positive nailing and load dispersment. A stick built roof has to have a bird's mouth cut into it to achieve the same positive bearing and nailing.
Answered by duke1414 - Sat Aug 26 07:04:55 2006
why is the 12th scale used in unequal pitch rafter layout?
Q. why is the 12th scale used in unequal pitch rafter layout?
Asked by guitar man - Fri Jan 11 20:12:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe you will find that the 12 is inches. The pitch is measured in drop in one foot. (12 inches)
Answered by sensible_man - Fri Jan 11 20:25:37 2008
Q. why is the 12th scale used in unequal pitch rafter layout?
Asked by guitar man - Fri Jan 11 20:12:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe you will find that the 12 is inches. The pitch is measured in drop in one foot. (12 inches)
Answered by sensible_man - Fri Jan 11 20:25:37 2008
Can I cover a 22' span with wood beams to create rafter storage in my garage?
Q. Can I cover a 22' span with wood beams to create rafter storage in my garage?
Asked by monsco724 - Sun Sep 7 17:54:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the dimensions of the beams.
Answered by nailbender - Sun Sep 7 17:59:46 2008
Q. Can I cover a 22' span with wood beams to create rafter storage in my garage?
Asked by monsco724 - Sun Sep 7 17:54:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on the dimensions of the beams.
Answered by nailbender - Sun Sep 7 17:59:46 2008
Sistering a joist or rafter necessary or not?
Q. Truss rafter 2x4 /joist 2x6 on 24" centers. I want to put in a 2' x 4' skylight centred on one rafter with a 4' x8' opening into the kitchen through one joist. No problem with headers but do I need to sister the rafter or joist???
Asked by Tinindian - Thu Jun 18 03:09:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You shouldn t cut trusses because they have been computer designed by the manufacture for your houses configuration to span the building (Roof Truss computation) and changing the truss throws extra load on other trusses which could make you roof sag. The bottom cord of a truss is made to bow slightly upward so when the load of the roof is loaded it straightens out, cutting a cord throws that out of wack. I would get a truss manufacture to spec it for me because you might need extra webs, Saying that if want to do this anyway, you ll need to as you said sister rafters and double joist/cord and really trim the opening out well.
Answered by Bluemason - Thu Jun 18 05:40:02 2009
Q. Truss rafter 2x4 /joist 2x6 on 24" centers. I want to put in a 2' x 4' skylight centred on one rafter with a 4' x8' opening into the kitchen through one joist. No problem with headers but do I need to sister the rafter or joist???
Asked by Tinindian - Thu Jun 18 03:09:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You shouldn t cut trusses because they have been computer designed by the manufacture for your houses configuration to span the building (Roof Truss computation) and changing the truss throws extra load on other trusses which could make you roof sag. The bottom cord of a truss is made to bow slightly upward so when the load of the roof is loaded it straightens out, cutting a cord throws that out of wack. I would get a truss manufacture to spec it for me because you might need extra webs, Saying that if want to do this anyway, you ll need to as you said sister rafters and double joist/cord and really trim the opening out well.
Answered by Bluemason - Thu Jun 18 05:40:02 2009
how can i calculate a common and hip rafter with a ordinary calculator?
Q. how can i calculate a common and hip rafter with a ordinary calculator?
Asked by journeyman13bc - Thu Apr 24 19:50:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All the tables that you need are engraved on a framing square. You can find a discussion of their use in the two links below, or consult the classic work "The Steel Square" by H.H. Siegele. The third link shows a good explanation of the calculations involved using a trigonometric approach. The fourth link has extensive formulas, description, and diagrams. For a detailed explanation of rafter calculation using the calculator only, see "Site Carpentry" by C. K. Austin.
Answered by woodturner - Fri Apr 25 03:16:30 2008
Q. how can i calculate a common and hip rafter with a ordinary calculator?
Asked by journeyman13bc - Thu Apr 24 19:50:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All the tables that you need are engraved on a framing square. You can find a discussion of their use in the two links below, or consult the classic work "The Steel Square" by H.H. Siegele. The third link shows a good explanation of the calculations involved using a trigonometric approach. The fourth link has extensive formulas, description, and diagrams. For a detailed explanation of rafter calculation using the calculator only, see "Site Carpentry" by C. K. Austin.
Answered by woodturner - Fri Apr 25 03:16:30 2008
approximately how much money did pat rafter win during his career?
Q. Only need $5 million or $8 million etc
Asked by j - Sun Nov 8 05:57:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Career earning is $11,127,058 and he played for 11 years. (1990 to 2001) That was the time when you can still play serve and volley!
Answered by John - Sun Nov 8 14:28:37 2009
Q. Only need $5 million or $8 million etc
Asked by j - Sun Nov 8 05:57:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Career earning is $11,127,058 and he played for 11 years. (1990 to 2001) That was the time when you can still play serve and volley!
Answered by John - Sun Nov 8 14:28:37 2009
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