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  1. Mike3ddd

    Wood Top Plates with Tie Rods

    Thanks I will add a detail from Autocad later. The ridge beam is not possible since under side of rafter and collar ties are covered with T&G knotty pine and insulated woth rigid insulation & batt in between. I am going to shimmy up & lay some boards in collar ties so I can walk down the...
  2. Mike3ddd

    Wood Top Plates with Tie Rods

    I have a condition where a contractor removed wire rope used ina barn to hold/restrain the top plates. The rafter are seated on 2x6 rough cut top plates with only collar ties and spans 32'. Does anyone have a good solution to stabilze the wall from bowing ( 2" ) with tie rods? Details would be...

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