Simplified Instructions For Single Roof Rafter Repairs With Lower Termite or Other Wood Damage

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @Oldhogleg
    @Oldhogleg Год назад +5

    Inspectors typically don't allow mid span splicing of rafters/joists. What I typically do is sister on a full length rafter from ridge to wall, then replace the rotted rafter tail with the new splice piece at least twice the length of the tail it self.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  Год назад

      Maybe check with an engineer then.

  • @markkaz4558
    @markkaz4558 Год назад

    Amazing content! Thank you!

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  Год назад

      You're welcome and thanks for watching.

  • @bonniebon7335
    @bonniebon7335 Год назад

    So appreciate it. I have multiple sagging rafters. I’ve seen the other video that you have for multiple rafters. Your videos are showing when the repairs/replacements are done while the sheathing is in place. We’re replacing the sheathing in the spring and planned on working with the old rafters at that time. Would laser levels help me out here in finding the lift? Hope that makes sense.
    TY for the videos. I don’t know why, but I hadn’t considered the safety issues. We only have sub flooring, but will accommodate during the Reno process with the support walls and “jacks”.
    Edit: I just realized that the sheathing and shingles are the actual load bearing issues. Duh. We’ll just replace the rafters as if we are rebuilding.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  Год назад

      Yes, laser or building levels work great.

  • @houptee
    @houptee Год назад +1

    If you rub a bar of soap on the tight areas and the top and bottom of the rafter it lubricates the wood and you can bang it in with a block of scrap wood to protect it from hammer marks.

  • @azizkahrany5462
    @azizkahrany5462 Год назад

    Hello. What should be the overlapping length of rafters (old cut one and new one) depending on the size of the rafter (2x4, 2x6, etc)? Thank you for this info !

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  Год назад +1

      It will depend on the project and the minimum lengths will vary. In other words, make it as long as you can if you're not going to contact an engineer or local building authorities.