09-22-2018, 02:13 PM
Adding a patio roof to the side of my house. Patio rafters are 2x8 spanning around 15 feet. Ledger is a 2x8 bolted and nailed through plywood to the top plates and studs. Slope of the roof is 1:12. Due to the existing construction, the rafters must meet the face of the ledger, not rest on top.
Which hangers would code require to connect the rafters to the ledger? LRU26Z or LRU28Z would seem ideal (if expensive), but Home Depot does not carry them. Because of the low slope, I'm also considering using the cheaper joist hanger LUS28Z, with or without a slight birdsmouth. Also considering the Simpson RR tie up top with a concealed strap connecting the bottom half of the ledger face to the bottom of the rafters.
What's a simple/cheap/strong way to do this? Thanks!
Which hangers would code require to connect the rafters to the ledger? LRU26Z or LRU28Z would seem ideal (if expensive), but Home Depot does not carry them. Because of the low slope, I'm also considering using the cheaper joist hanger LUS28Z, with or without a slight birdsmouth. Also considering the Simpson RR tie up top with a concealed strap connecting the bottom half of the ledger face to the bottom of the rafters.
What's a simple/cheap/strong way to do this? Thanks!