Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams.
Attic trusses and rafter ties.
When it comes time to attach your roof be it trusses or rafters be sure to consider what best suits the needs of the structure you re building.
A rafter tie is a tension tie in the lower third of opposing gable rafters that is intended to resist the outward thrust of the rafter under a load.
Toenailing is one of the more straightforward methods of attaching rafters or trusses to the top plate while hurricane ties offer superior strength to ensure your roof stays where it belongs.
Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.
In many situations you ll find that ceiling joists installed parallel to the rafters are intended to function as rafter ties.
Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading.
The roof framing mock up below shows a standard rafter tie.
Also the un tied rafters push on the wall plates which span between the tied rafter ends bringing in 2 3 of the load on the tie and adding to the bending in the tied rafters.
In this how it works article managing editor debra judge silber explains the role of collar and rafter ties in the framing of a roof collar ties are necessary to prevent separation of the roof at the ridge due to wind uplift.
Collar ties may take up space in the attic of your home but they are there for a reason.