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Hip rafter cracking

Posted By: canopy

Hip rafter cracking - 05/28/10 11:51 AM

Several hip rafters in my build are splitting at the same point—right where the birdsmouth meets the plate. The photo shows both sides of the worst one. The wood is still green. Is this a problem and should it be remedied in some way?


Posted By: Ken Hume

Re: Hip rafter cracking - 05/28/10 09:09 PM

Hi,

A simple bolt through top to bottom will hold it together and should stop further splitting.

Regards

Ken Hume
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