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Roof Framing: definition of types of rafters, definition of Collar Ties, Rafter Ties, Structural Ridge Beams, causes of roof collapse & wall spread.
Schrock's Custom Woodworking - COLLAR TIE: a horizontal wooden joist or beam connecting two rafters that is intended to resist rafter separation from the ridge beam during periods of unbalanced loads, such
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Roof Framing: definition of types of rafters, definition of Collar Ties, Rafter Ties, Structural Ridge Beams, causes of roof collapse & wall spread.
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