Ridge Board to Hip Rafter(beam) Support

[jar546]

So who requires a support post at the top of the hip rafter to ridge board connection and when?

I am talking vertical support from the connection to a load bearing wall or point.

 

[MASSDRIVER]

It's hit and miss whether or not that connection is over an area to drop a vertical support. Otherwise it may need it's own special little beam from wall to wall. No much of an issue in a hallway, but pretty big-time in an open room.

Brent.

 

[north star]

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"So who requires a support post at the top of the hip rafter to ridge board connection and when?"

I have seen 3 and 4 hip rafters meeting at a point being connected to the ridgeboard without any vertical support from underneath [ the spans weren't that

long though ! ].

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[fatboy]

I would think typically hips are self supporting like a ridge..........

 

[Jobsaver]

Typically required here, with some exceptions for small hips. Overall roof and ceiling design, other roof bracing, and roof pitch have bearing (no pun intended).

 

[jar546]

I would think typically hips are self supporting like a ridge..........

The good news is that you are in Cancun.

The bad news is that the top of the hip bears more weight than the bottom so I can't agree with you.

 

[fatboy]

Yes, good news in Cancun........gazing out over the pristine blue waters of the Caribbean, sipping on Kahlua and coffee.

To be honest we just don't see stick roof/rafter framing anymore, would have to see it to evaluate it.

Back to the coffee...........

 

[DRP]

The hips thrust, if the jacks are tied both ways, no vertical support is needed just as in a ridgeboard roof. if they are not tied then a post is needed, just as in a ridgebeam roof. If the perimeter top plates are designed as beams and if the corners are connected well that designed solution can avoid ties or post.