It should be flush with the outside edge of your top plate.
Roof rafter connectors.
Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.
These connectors attach to the lip of the top plate with galvanized nails through predrilled holes.
The girder which by definition supports the inboard end of other framing members can be anywhere from 3 to 11 feet back from the corner.
The vpa may be sloped in the field offering a versatile solution for attaching rafters to the top plate.
The hrc is a one piece connector for supporting hip members from the ridge beam or rafters.
Great for use with rafters that are sloped up to 30 easier and stronger than toenailing or screw fastening.
The rr provides a connection between a rafter and the ridge of a roof.
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For a rafter to face connector flatten the top flange into the face plane.
This connector eliminates the need for notched rafters beveled top plates and toe nailing.
It is site adjustable for slopes up to 45 to cater for the hip pitch for both left and right rafters.
The rafter is then inserted into the bracket that is attached to the plate and secured with nails via predrilled holes.
Use with rafter slopes up to 30 made from 18 gauge steel.
For hip roofs the code specifies that hip and girder rafters or trusses be connected to exterior wall plates.
Top flange designed to interlock when used in pairs so that rafters maintain correct alignment.
Determining which truss or rafter is the girder may require a trip into the attic.
It will adjust to accommodate slopes between 3 12 and 12 12 making it a complement to the versatile lssu.
Now you can install your rafters into the connectors.
Attaching rafters without birdsmouth variable pitch connector.
Install the connector using no 9 1 1 2 inch simpson structural connector screws.