Gambrel Roof Connectors

Barn style roof design.

Gambrel roof connectors.

Barn roof kit features gambrel roof. As the name suggests these handy connectors are typically used to attach rafters to the ridge beam at the peak of your roof. Build a shed to your dimensions using these brackets or use one of the designs included. In each case a simple metal connector will do the job an ordinary rafter or truss anchor at the bases of the rafters and a metal strap across the opposing rafter tops at the peak.

This is the second one so me helpful hints since the connectors are flimsy until the unit is completely assembled. Each kit comes with easy to follow step by step instructions that take all of the guesswork out of the assembly process. Use a jig when assembling the arches all my cuts were spot on but they all don t go into the supports evenly and when you put the cross piece in if not exact on each one it will adjust the arch one way or the other and then throw off the roof line. Simpson strong tie ridge rafter connector an interlock provides alignment control and correct nailing locations.

These connectors attach to the lip of the top plate with galvanized nails through predrilled holes. Our newest connectors have been developed to make stick frame connections in roofs as intuitive as possible to ensure the construction of safer stronger homes. Its double or sometimes triple slopes on each side of a peak provide more space inside the roof which is attractive to homeowners too. For a rafter to face connector flatten the top flange into the face plate.

The varied roof lines that are possible with stick frame homes can also enhance curb appeal and market value for some homebuyers. The galvanized steel brackets make the joints strong. Gambrel roofs are symmetrical with two slopes on each side of the roof. They work just as well to connect rafters to top plates.

Digiammo download the pdf version of. A gambrel style is often called a barn roof. They work especially well with a lean to shed. A gable roof has only two rafter or truss chord angles a top cut at the peak and a bottom cut at the walls.

Kit includes 55 connector brackets and instructions only wood not included. If you plan on building and installing your own gambrel roof you ll have to draw out plans first to determine the proper dimensions. A gambrel roof is a popular roof style on many contemporary barns and sheds. This kit features a gambrel roof design using 2 slopes on each side of the top ridge to reduce the angle of the roof and produce a more rounded smoother look.

Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.