WebThere must be no gaps in the precision of the fit. If there is a noticeable gap, then it should be a red flag for investigation. The part of the rafter that sits on the wall plate is known as the bird’s mouth. It is a combination of two cuts. WebMay 5, 2013 · Re: are birds mouth cuts really needed anymore? No. A birdsmouth does not take any strength away from the rafter. The part of the rafter that sees most of the roof load is above the birdsmouth. The only part that is weakened is the cantilevered outboard part.
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WebFeb 8, 2010 · I would say it depends on the pitch of the roof, the strength of the ridge pole, and the strength of the rafters . The less pitch you have the more the rafters will want to push out. Rafter ties would be a good idea, and will definately help alot. I have built shed roofs (lean to's, porch roof, etc.) without doing a birds mouth cut on the rafters. WebFeb 27, 2015 · Look to minimize the birds mouth cut in this situation, not what can the max. be. Otherwise you are introducing cross grain tension in the rafter, right where the horiz. shear is also max., a sure recipe for horiz. splitting up the length of the rafter. This turns the rafter into two independent 2x4's the bottom one being unsupported at the wall. strong magnets for glass whiteboard
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WebDec 22, 2004 · Firstly plot and layout the birds mouth cut on the first rafter but do not cut it to length. Clamp several lengths together using sash clamps and using a big circular saw cut the two angles adjusting the saw on each of the two passes. Unclamp and you have all the birds mouth cut in one go. To fix, trim to fit at the ridge end. WebJul 3, 2015 · No, it is not necessary to cut the birdsmouth to be snug against the top plate. Think about it. Rafter forces want to push downward or outward, not inward. If the rafters were not fastened to the top plate (discounting structural ridge, ceiling joists, collar ties, etc.) the heel cut of the birdsmouth would want to go outward, not inward. WebTB-125 Wind Uplift Design for Trus Joist TJI Roof Joists TB-127 Position on Preservative Treated Glued Laminated Timber Products TB-128 Moisture Protection for Wood-Framed … strong magnetic strips for kitchen utensils