How about giving the contractor the choice, if you consider both to be acceptable?
Ralph
In a message dated 12/4/07 9:24:40 AM, doug.mayer@taylorteter.com writes:
Hi all,
I am doing a light framed building with TJI rafters at 3:12 pitch bearing on an exterior stud wall. What do you think would be the more economical connection: a) TJI bearing on wall with beveled top plate; or b) TJI bearing on Simpson VPA (variable pitch connector) connection to typical double top plate? I think I would still lean towards "a" since I believe the cost of the connectors would still be more than the labor of ripping and installing that extra top plate. However, I am not sure about this and would appreciate any input.
TIA,
Doug Mayer, SE
Structural Engineer
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