Gable Roof Ridge Beam

For example a roof slope that rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of run is said to have a slope of 6 in 12 or simply six twelve.

Gable roof ridge beam.

Measure from the bottom of the ridge to the top plate to get the length of your gable end stud. Now if you have done any looking around this site you ll quickly see that i am not a fan of using a ridge beam in shed construction. A ridge beam is a structural member used to support the ends of the rafters at the ridge transferring it s loads to posts or gable end walls. Conditions for which a ridge beam is required are described after discussion of a basic gable roof.

Please submit questions via email. A structural ridge beam is required when independent support for high ends of rafters is necessary. Ridge beam sizing is based on the span of the beam between supports and the amount of roof load supported by the beam. Although the names are unfortunately similar a ridge beam serves a much different purpose than a ridge board.

Roof slope is commonly represented as x in 12. I always always build trusses. Here s a picture of a gable style shed using a ridge beam. Step 2 cut the gable end stud and hand it up.

A ridge beam occupies the same position as a ridge board but it is fabricated from heavier lumber and unlike a ridge board it is supported at the gable ends by structural columns. Framing in a ridge beam in shed roof construction is not hard.