Roof Tie Rods

If it s just a hook it s probably ok to keep it on and attach it to one of the rod eyeholes.

Roof tie rods.

They hold the walls from bending out as the roof is loaded with wind or snow. A tie rod assembly is used to brace steel columns or heavy timber beams or used to support canopies and awnings. They can get beat up in the wind and even fly off if they aren t tied on correctly. Tie down rods transmit the uplift forces caused by wind down through the walls into the ground.

Tie down and hold down rods are integral in securing the roof structure and bearing ends of beams to limit the potential hazard of roof uplift during storms and severe weather. Tie rods bolting and clevises can be sourced to go with the steel fabrications. Certified engineering can be provided if required. In either case it s important to remove your artificial lures.

Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading. Trusses having a more contemporary appearance may utilize steel tie rods for some members. A rafter tie forms the bottom chord of a simple triangular roof truss. Material and coating options are the same as that discussed in our timber truss hardware section.

Our tie rod calculator will quickly determine rod lengths when given overall pin to pin dimensions of a tie rod assembly. Tie rods are often used with clevises and or turnbuckles. By using extensive in house facilities we can manufacture specials to suit customer requirements. However sometimes a standard off the shelf item isn t suitable for a particular application.

This article describes and illustrates the different types of support that prevents roof sagging and wall bulging at buildings including definitions of collar ties rafter ties and structural ridge beams. Steel tie rods solve the age old problem of roof construction. Wall systems whether brick or timber must be properly anchored to the sub. If you don t want to drop any more cash you can tie the rods to your built in roof rack on your own.

Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams. Swc can source these rods in a variety of diameters lengths and materials along with appropriately sized clevises to create a clean pinned connection to attachment points. When ceiling joists run perpendicular to the rafters inspectors may find rafter ties installed above ceiling joists as framing members every 4 feet running above the ceiling joists connecting opposing rafters. Swc can work with customer plans or offer design assistance as needed.

Rafter ties should be at least 2 x 4 inches nominal.