Installation Sag Strap In Roof Frame

To hold them up until the decking of the roof is placed on top a 12 foot 1 inch by 4 inch piece of lumber is used.

Installation sag strap in roof frame.

When all the trusses are installed and the first row of decking is on this brace is removed. Sagging rafters are a sign that a house is in serious trouble. Sagging roof lines can originate with the horizontal ceiling rafters. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle clips but metal roofing shingle installation can be system specific.

Usually trusses are put 24 inches apart. When the roof framing is assembled two ceiling rafters are often joined together to create a longer span. Use the lower edge of the roof as a guide and install nailers end to end across the roof with the lower edge two inches from the edge of the roof. Attach the other end of the strap to the corresponding buckle at the top of the roofbag.

The roof rafters were bowed inwards on my home. I did not really understand why until hurricane gustav came through and tore up the roof. Consult the guide for your shingle brand to determine the specific method of installation required to preserve the warranty. Prevent this unfortunate series of events by bracing your rafters to make them sturdy and resistant to snow loads and wind.

Run the strap through the interior of the van from one door frame to the opposite door frame. It can be nailed temporarily to each truss as the next truss is put in place. Before putting the stronger beam in place jack up the porch roof 7 3 4 inches to make room for the new taller beam images 1 and 2. Now carefully remove the bracing and lower the porch roof on to the new beam images 3 and 4.