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  1. musick

    Collar Tie's

    Thank you phamENG I was a framer for many years. I know the code use to state, collar ties in the upper 1/3 of attic space. I read the code had changed to the lower 1/3 unless designed. Now, I think it may have been the IRC code changed, because from my understanding r802.4.6 states in the...
  2. musick

    Collar Tie's

    Retired Contractor here. My question is placement and size of collar ties. Span is 25'3", 2x6 rafters. I have a "bearing" wall 13'6" from slab to rafters. Roughly 1'off center from 2x8 ridge. My ties will connect to the wall studs as well as the rafters. I had planned in the upper 1/3 making...

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