That's a good idea. But I've found that sometimes the builder's idea of which s/he prefers differs from mine and I can't figure out for the life of my why s/he prefers what s/he does. But that's what makes life interesting. :)
Ralph
In a message dated 12/4/07 10:01:32 AM, doug.mayer@taylorteter.com writes:
Ralph,
I've definitely considered that, but I would still like to have a reasonable idea of what would be "better."
Thanks,
Doug Mayer, SE
Structural Engineer
From: Rhkratzse@aol.com [mailto:Rhkratzse@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 9:26 AM
To: Doug Mayer; seaint@seaint.org
Subject: Re: Sloped Rafter Bearing
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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