Gambrel Roof With Ridge Beam

For 2 x 4 rafters use a 2 x 6 ridge board.

Gambrel roof with ridge beam. Figure 4 givesthe dimensions for the roofs. I can t ever recall seeing a saltbox shed built with a ridge beam or even a gambrel roof shed for that matter. Come to think of it the only style shed i can see that would be easy to use a ridge beam is the gable style shed. A timber frame truss roof with ridge beams and common rafters can provide a larger space between each truss.

For 2 x 6 rafters use a 2 x 8 ridge board and so on. The gross areaof the three raftergpnbrelwas taken. Gambrel roof trusses on one side have an oblique cut for attachment to the ridge beam. Peculiarities of gambrel roof constructing to frame a gambrel roof that is to meet all requirements of reliability and durability you should observe following conditions.

The standard gambrel using a combination of14and 12 foot raf tersections. We like common rafters between each truss thereby giving a rhythm to the roof structure. Leave ridge beam for shed construction page. That a conventional barn sized gambrel is a nightmare of purlin beams ridge beams and dovetail.

The ridge itself has got an undercut with a double slant for fastening of angled elements. Area under roof the same gross areawas taken forboth roofs. The ridge board s length will be the outside measurement of the building plus the length of the overhang at both ends. Bothwere roof shapes stable underallcustomary dead loads for34 foot bams.