I will try to start on my 12x20 garage project this spring or summer. But I am wondering should build a 4/12 gable roof or a 4/12 hip roof to match my parents house. This will be my first framing project since I left trade school in three years.
The blueprints is a 12x20 garage. The building official wont mind if I change the roof design. Is a hip roof hard to do? Its been awhile since I frame one.
The blueprints is a 12x20 garage. The building official wont mind if I change the roof design. Is a hip roof hard to do? Its been awhile since I frame one.
No way 2x4's would pass here...unless you mean 2x4 trusses?
I agree with the previous post about making the garage bigger. I just finished mine, 22x48 and now wish I would have doubled the size of it. It won't cost much more to make it a little larger.
For as short a span on RR as you are talking about then the code (IRC 2012) will allow for 2x4 DF #2 or better on 24" centers.
Dead load = 10 or 20# etc.
If you go 2ft on center ,then you have to put h clips on roof sheathing pita. It makes no sense in my book not to stack frame over your studs 16" on center and buy a couple extra 2by6s. Plus much better frame job. Thumbs up . I would be happy to help you with any ?s
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