concealed hardware for exposed rafters
I’ve got an exposed 6×12 beam with 3×12 rafters @32″0c sitting ontop with blocking between. The engineer called for
CJT5’s to connect beam to blocking. The contractor says it’s hard to do. Any ideas for other concealed hardware or aesthetically pleasing way to make attachment?
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user...........
There may be suggestions for more pleasing connections (no guarantee on how easy for your contractor), but if this roof frame was engineered and must comply with both the approved plans and the reasoning behind the connection, then you might be SOL
Would your engineer have suggestions that would comply with his design criteria? Worth a call.
Best of luck.
actually SE said any connection would do, but he didn't have any suggestion for easier concealed one...
user-
So there's no structural reason or connection sped'd?
If it's only to hold up the blocking-then toe-screwing with a proper length "deck" screw (Trapese) from Fastenmaster.
Bore a hole straight in (1 inch, maybe 3/4) the side of the blocking close to the end at rafter. Bore the hole 3/4" deep. Angle the screw from the corner of the hole-at an angle into the rafter. Make plugs from the same material-glue and tap flush. Make them out of other material or use dowels (grain change) for accent.
Not way easier than the hidden tie, but it's pretty concealed (or not).
I'm sure the engineer could spec a lag screw or two that would do the trick. Fast and cheap.