I'm building a 24'x30' "tall posted cap" timber frame workshop utilizing 5"x8"x15' common rafters 30" on center, ending on outer 8"x10"x30' top plates and meeting on a 8"x10"x30' ridge beam (slope is 9/12 and material is EWP). I have two
questions: 1) Should I notch rafters to meet the ridge beam or should I notch the ridge beam to accept the rafters. 2)What joint should I use where the opposing rafters meet ex: butt joint with a metal strap nailed on top of rafters; half lap and pegged: tounge and fork or ????. Regards, Dennis.