To begin the cuts overlap the ridge material with the crowns pointing in the same direction.
Roof ridge board joint.
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A ridge board or beam runs through the tops of rafters or trusses from end to end along a gable roof tying those framing members together.
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The rafters bear most of the weight of the roof.
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Because the ridge board is a smaller member typically only an inch thick sometimes even less it is not a structural member and doesn t carry the gravity load.
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To extend the material to the correct length i splice ridge boards with a v shaped joint as shown in the drawing.
The ridge board must be set as perfectly as possible so take your time and use careful measurements.
The ridge board holds them in place.
Its only job is to provide a connection point for the roof joists on each side of the roof.
The ridge board and rafters are the strength of the roof.