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16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
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01-28-2009, 05:16 PM
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16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Good evening all,
Just a quick questions if I space all my rafters 16" on center should all my blocking be 14.5 inches? Can I just cut all my blocking and make them al 14.5inches. Thank you!!!! |
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01-28-2009, 05:34 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Please put down the nailgun...
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01-28-2009, 05:34 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
and the pipe.
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01-28-2009, 05:41 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
You guys are rude! I forgot you guys know it all.
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01-28-2009, 05:45 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
The short answer is yes.
The problem is however, It sounds like you are in way over your head. If your a homeowner, there is a DIY forum here. |
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01-28-2009, 05:49 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Theoretically that works.
 Question is, are you building a theoretical house?
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01-28-2009, 05:51 PM
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Didn't you get the message before?
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01-28-2009, 05:52 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
It's not too bad of a question. I think we've all cut a lot of something which we thought would work out and it didn't.
Don't cut all of your stuff at once. Sure, you're supposed to have 14 1/2" in there. But if there is a 1/16th of space on each side, then you've got 1/8" per block, and this adds up over 50' to 50/16th or 50/8ths. You don't want to deal with either of these. So cut some in advance and keep an eye on your total distance. If it's not the same as the distance on your wall, then start taking some off of your blocking. |
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01-28-2009, 05:53 PM
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Blocking is a good way of using up shorty ends - you don't use as many full-length sticks... Mac |
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01-28-2009, 05:54 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Yes I am new here and I consider myself pretty handy with tools, but it is imposible to know everything, so I found this cool site and it seems people know was up. I am just building a 10x 20 patio and need some advice. I just wanted to save some time not measuring each block space. It gets tiring up and dwon a ladder.
So the correct size is 14.5 inches? |
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01-28-2009, 05:56 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
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Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes Old Yesterday, 06:03 PM #1 gussy1971 Registered User Trade: Roofing Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 2x4 Purlins or Blocking? Hey guys, I have a quick questions I just built an attached 10x10 patio to my gargage. My question is...can I just use 2x4 purlins and skip the blocking or is it still required or recommended. The patio doesn't sway at all now I knee braced it. Thanks, Old Yesterday, 06:11 PM #2 neolitic Curmudgeon neolitic's Avatar Trade: carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do" Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool" Posts: 6,526 Quote: Originally Posted by gussy1971 View Post Hey guys, I have a quick questions I just built an attached 10x10 patio to my gargage. My question is...can I just use 2x4 purlins and skip the blocking or is it still required or recommended. The patio doesn't sway at all now I knee braced it. Thanks, No purlin required on non-swaying gargage patios. WTF? __________________ Put your location in your profile! (Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions) The Following User Says Thank You to neolitic For This Useful Post: gussy1971 (Yesterday) Old Yesterday, 06:18 PM #3 Ed the Roofer Moderator Trade: Roofing Contractor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 5,370 Thanks for posting on ContractorTalk.com. The Moderators of this forum would prefer if you post Do It Yourself related topics on our sister site www.DIYChatroom.com ContractorTalk.com is designed for professional contractor's to discuss issues and topics related to the construction and remodeling industries. Many of our professional contractors are also members at DIYChatroom.com and are looking forward to assist you with your needs. Please take a moment to post your question at www.DIYChatroom.com If your not already a member of DIYChatroom.com you can sign up for a free account by going to http://www.diychatroom.com/register.php/ We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. This thread has been closed. __________________ Please Stay Tuned For A Very Important Message From Our Sponsor http://www.rightwayroofingcompany.com/ www.rightwayroofingcompany.com Roof Estimates, Roof Repairs, Roofers, Roof Leak Help, Elgin, Carpentersville, East Dundee, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, Algonquin, South Elgin, Huntley, Lake In The Hills, Illinois Closed Thread 
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01-28-2009, 05:57 PM
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01-28-2009, 06:06 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
The reason you're getting so much crap is because you just walked in here and asked, "If I take 1 1/2" away from 16", do I get 14 1/2" inches?
We're hoping that if you're using power tools, you can figure out at least that much w/o asking for help on the internet... Mac |
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01-28-2009, 06:11 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Pop quiz --- Gussy the roofer only
# of shingles in a bundle, bundles per square & standard length of drip edge |
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01-28-2009, 06:12 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Tick tick tick
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01-28-2009, 06:29 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
I'm about to start the Jeopardy timer - I can see your still viewing this thread
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01-28-2009, 06:34 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
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01-28-2009, 06:36 PM
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?
Google must be running slow tonight?
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Re: 16" On Center Rafters - Blocking 14.5 Inches?Quote:
How hard is it to set up a saw Measure and cut a bunch on blocking after the rafters are in? |
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