Unusual roof framing

[Marcel R. Cyr]

No big deal Brian, and thanks for letting us all know.

[Brian C. Hoagland]

Originally Posted by Richard A. Hetzel

When there ARE 45 nails per sheet of OSB, does anyone ever check to see how many nails are in whatever is holding the OSB up there? Probably each sheet of OSB is supported by three rafters each having maybe 6 nails total, at most, connecting the rafters to the structure. Is that an "area of concern"?? If those 2x4s were supplied by the truss company, I would bet my bottom dollar plus my refrigerator that complete and competent engineering was done.

I let this go earlier but I have to tell you, if you are seeing sheathing supported by three rafters it is run in the wrong direction and you should be noting it. When it's on 2' centers there should be five points of contact so thanks for your input,NOT.

[Jeffery L. Haynes]

Originally Posted by bhoagland

I let this go earlier but I have to tell you, if you are seeing sheathing supported by three rafters it is run in the wrong direction and you should be noting it. When it's on 2' centers there should be five points of contact so thanks for your input,NOT.

Brian,

The framing is NOT going in the wrong direction......it is typical framing for hip truss fill in (step down)......... as you pointed out.... you simply are not familiar with this type of framing as others.........which is no big deal. The 2x4 are not supplied by the truss company.....however the installation instructions are...........which show to lay such 2x4's as the framer did in this case.
This type of truss framing is called "step down hip framing" by the way.
There are several acceptable ways to frame this including the one the framers employed......its quicker and provides a more accurate plane versus blocking in between.....

No need to get upset.........after all.................its football season...............Go Panthers (and Steelers)


regards...

Jeff

[Eragorn Northe]

I have seen this on the old houses in the 1906-1920, also in the old barns up here.
wow have not seen it in new construction. maybe its making a come back. giggle.