Unequal Pitch Roof

[Francis Vineyard]

To what extent could you use R802.9 Framing of Openings before needing an engineer?

This is a top floor extension, not a shed dormer.

 

[steveray]

I don't understand....Do you mean 802.3.1 for rafter to joist connection? Or The point loads on the doubled trimmers?

 

[Francis Vineyard]

Does the code prescriptively allow the ridge board located off center of the roof width?

 

[steveray]

I say yes....not exactly spelled out (can or can't), but if you have proper thrust tie at rafter to ceiling joists at top of wall (or raised with adjustments) I don't see an issue...

 

[mjesse]

Does the code prescriptively allow the ridge board located off center of the roof width?

This old carpenter says yes

 

[High Desert]

Seen it many times with an 8/12 on the front and a 4/12 on the back, or similar diferrent pitches.

 

[TJacobs]

salt box style