Different types of ties, such as rafter, beam, and collar ties, are used to increase the strength of roof trusses. Wood and metal sleepers are also used depending on the desired interior ceiling structure. Inspecting ties regularly is important to prevent structural failure. Rafter ties keep opposite rafters tied together to increase the strength of […]
Rafter vents are channels installed between rafters in an attic to improve ventilation. They create an air gap between insulation and rafters and should be placed close to the edge of the attic wall. Joist vents allow air to travel along the slope of the attic roof, reducing ventilation, air quality, and humidity issues. Rafter […]
A rafter table is used by carpenters to cut roof rafters correctly. The table includes the pitch and width of the roof, and is used to determine how to cut jack rafters and calculate the bevel required for jacking beams. A rafter table is a set of numbers used by carpenters to determine how to […]
