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Thread: Cathedral ridgebeam support
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1st April 2008, 09:37 AM #1
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Cathedral ridgebeam support
Hi guys,
long time looker first time poster. Does anyone know how to support a ridge beam at the gable end of a cathedral roof ? I am coming from a traditional roof to cathedral, which i imagine i can fishplate together, but does the other end of the ridgebeam need supporting?
Someone has suggested a 90mm RHS running inside the wall and the framing can be built around it. You wont see it because it's covered by plasterboard. Oh and this is on a 2 storey house!
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1st April 2008, 10:02 AM #2
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90mm RHS would probably work but you'll need to consult an engineer for wall thickness and fastening details for top and bottom connections.
Mick"If you need a machine today and don't buy it,
tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."
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1st April 2008, 10:07 AM #3
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Don't force it, use a bigger hammer.
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1st April 2008, 10:17 AM #4
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My engineer specified RHS for the gable end. Then I attached 90 x 45 to each side so that I could connect the frame work and covered in plaster as you suggested.
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1st April 2008, 06:53 PM #5
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