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How to frame a cathedral ceiling

jar546

jar546

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Sorry, how NOT to frame a cathedral ceiling.

Enjoy!

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Hmmm...where to begin, where to begin.

No structural ridge

support for ridge on gable wall? continuous load path

There so much more from one picture, but really why should I have all the fun :)
 
The hinge effect at the middle on that gable end wall could be fun to watch with a good gust of wind.......
 
Is it me or are there walls missing still? that gable wall looks as though it was framed to receive some walls. Cuts out of the plates, backers framed in, etc. Framing still not completed?
 
bgingras said:
Is it me or are there walls missing still? that gable wall looks as though it was framed to receive some walls. Cuts out of the plates, backers framed in, etc. Framing still not completed?
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Good catch bgingras! Looks as if some interior partitions and ceiling joists could resolve all the issues.

Bill
 
nah, they're 2 X's, follow them down to the studs........that would be really scary though. Yes, good catch bgringras, atleast will help the hinge on the gable. Doesn't help the cathedral that I could see though.
 
I have seen some very pronounced bowed wall tops coupled with sagged ridges, but that took yrs and yrs to express.
 
well, if the ridge is designed as a beam, the window header/jacks are not taking the load full depth to the foundation.. you can't just stop the double studs because you want to.. I'm not a PE, so I won't say if the ridge is a ridge board or a ridge beam... but I'd certainly put the responsibility on those who are in responsible charge of the design. PROPERLY nailed at the hinge point, the gable end truss connection to the wall may not be an issue. (IT usually is).
 
A ridge beam would be nice and weight transfer to the single plate then to the foundation would be good. I would check the top plate end joints at a stud and strap installation and also check corner connections.
 
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