Gambrel Roof Connectors

The gussets top in the gambrel system above designed by the author create a three hinged arch out of each frame which simplifies the load analysis significantly.

Gambrel roof connectors.

This is the second one so me helpful hints since the connectors are flimsy until the unit is completely assembled. Our newest connectors have been developed to make stick frame connections in roofs as intuitive as possible to ensure the construction of safer stronger homes. Simpson strong tie ridge rafter connector an interlock provides alignment control and correct nailing locations. For gravity loads the system is analyzed as a triangular three hinged arch the ridge connection and the two rafter to plate connections are thought of as hinge connections while the midspan gussets are treated as rigid joints.

Thd sku 464074. Use a jig when assembling the arches all my cuts were spot on but they all don t go into the supports evenly and when you put the cross piece in if not exact on each one it will adjust the arch one way or the other and then throw off the roof line. Hardware is required at only three points as opposed to nine different joints in the roof assembly of a traditionally framed gambrel making the system considerably easier to build. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.