Rafter and Collar Ties

[rmayo (Randy Mayo, P.E.)]

FYI - I have attached a free graphic showing allowable areas for rafter ties and collar ties.

[mcyr (Marcel Cyr, CMI)]

Nice Randy.

[lkage (Larry Kage, CMI)]

@rmayo

FYI - I have attached a free graphic showing allowable areas for rafter ties and collar ties…

Another excellent FREE graphic by Randy Mayo!

Thanks, Randy!

[cevans (Chuck Evans, CMI)]

Another gem!

[jmckee (James McKee)]

I believe You left out Bow Ties…

[kbauer (Kirk Bauer)]

Only for a formal inspection. Black tie if really formal.

[rsmith58 (Richard Smith, MD# 33227)]

Thank you, Randy! Adding this to my diagrams library in my Report Templates…

[jcrewdson (John Crewdson)]

Randy you are the man! Great graphic and it’s definitely going in my reports. Thanks!

[jmckee (James McKee)]

Randy makes good stuff…

[jkeresztury (Joseph Keresztury, CMI TREC License # 10420)]

Great Graphic / Illustration as always Randy- Here’s my article / blog on Collar Ties and Rafter Ties (and roof bracing) for use by anyone needing further info on it.
http://www.jwkhomeinspections.com/blog/collar-ties-rafter-ties-purlins-san-antonio-home-inspector.html