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collar ties: Collar Ties vs. Rafter Ties - 02/03/10 05:53 PM

Collar ties and rafter ties are both horizontal roof-framing members, each with different purposes and requirements and uses used in residential construction. Collar Ties Collar ties are designed to tie together the tops of opposing rafters. This helps brace the roof framing against uplift caused by wind. Collar ties must be placed in the upper third of the roof to be properly used.

Rafter Ties Rafter ties are designed to tie together the bottoms of opposing rafters of a roof system. This helps keep walls from spreading due to the weight of the roof and snow loads. When the … (1 comments)

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