Rafter repair, thought I'd share

[esch]

The house was re-roofed 3-6 weeks ago and when decking was replaced they used OSB and no H-clips between rafters (2' centers)

Also found this rafter patch, just no sure what its for/from.

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[Brandon Whitmore]

You would have to take note of the size of the sheathing to determine whether edge support/ H clips were required. Some may argue, but replacing sheathing is a structural modification that should probably have had permits pulled.

That framing looks like crap.

[esch]

You would have to take note of the size of the sheathing to determine whether edge support/ H clips were required. Some may argue, but replacing sheathing is a structural modification that should probably have had permits pulled.

That framing looks like crap.

The orginal roof sheathing was CD the replacement was OSB, H-clips were used on original, so I will note it as missing H clips =) I can also push on the osb and make it flex with minimal effort (20 pounds force?)

[Brandon Whitmore]

The orginal roof sheathing was CD the replacement was OSB, H-clips were used on original, so I will note it as missing H clips =)

You can do so, but if they are not required, you will lose credibility by calling something out that is not an issue.

Just my opinion.

[Brandon Whitmore]

Hi Matt,

Read this: http://www.tecotested.com/techtips/pdf/tt_edgeclips

Also, building code books will tell you exactly when edge support is required.

I can also push on the osb and make it flex with minimal effort (20 pounds force?)

This is covered in the above article....

[esch]

Hmm valid point =)

Although not every joint is "scabbed", some are

They knew it needed them during installation though =)

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Matt

Interesting piece of material, another example of why yall are so helpful to beginners like myself, thanks again.

[Brandon Whitmore]

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