Hi XR250,
I am thinking that I would prefer to use screws rather than bolts for the flitch plate to minimize any slippage at the connection down the road when the snow load is applied to the roof. But maybe with this arch style header & flitch plate this is not as much of a concern? Thank you...
Hi dhengr,
Thank you for the response, I appreciate it. Since this is an existing home and I do not have any info on the existing trusses or manufacturer I am going to shy away from modifying the trusses and try to accomplish my work below the trusses.
Thank you
Hi jayrod12,
Thank you for reviewing my question/design. The total deflection for the header as a flat beam would only be 0.088". Yes, I did check the three ply lvl header for out of plane wind loads and it had adequate capacity and deflection. However, you raise a good point and I might as...
Hello,
I am working on a project in which a homeowner would like to add a new polygon shaped window in the gable wall of the home. They will also be replacing the existing windows in kind. The roof is framed with scissor trusses @ 16" o.c. and the eave on the gable wall is 16". I am assuming 25...
