Types of connections and splices the rafters!

Splicing ridge trusses recess

In one of the rafters is sampled in the middle third, and the other rafters remove 1/3 of the sides. For the best stops on mauerlat and ridge beam (ridge pole) make special recesses in the rafters.

Fastening the rafters to ridge beam

Structurally, this method is similar to fixing rafters butt. The only thing between the rafter, fastened at an angle, is mounted ridge beam (ridged run). Installation of ridge pole time consuming process, this is not particularly popular in the construction industry.

Splicing rafters wooden plate with nails

As the bonding material used laths of wood or metal which are fixed by nails or screws of suitable length. Pads are mounted on both sides of rafters. Sami rafters are joined end to end.

Compound trusses notching a half-tree

Another reliable way to connect rafters in ridge - vrubka rafters in a half-tree. Thus hacksaw on both rafters are cut recess depth to half the thickness of the timber. After which parts are connected, and at their joining through-drilled hole through which at a bolt or tie (rod) is made dense pulling threaded elements each other.

Splicing rafters butt

The upper edge of the rafters are cut at the same angle as the angle of inclination of the roof. When installing rafters abut each other - butted. Ridge joint, with such mounting, the reinforcement plate further if the metal plate is attached to nails or wood screws.

Splicing trusses nailed or studded plate

Also nails are driven into the ends of the rafters with the expectation that the nail held in the opposite rafter joint necessarily fixed additional plates. This method can not be considered completely reliable and for this reason: This additional fastening element in any the case can not be considered for the tightness, as tightening must be positioned much lower and has a completely different design.

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