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There was another similar thread about raising the rafters instead of them bearing on the top plate. Metal straps are likely needed to resist rafter thrust in this case.
And a second on purlins needing to go to bearing. In that case they end up supporting about half the entire roof load.
And a second on purlins needing to go to bearing. In that case they end up supporting about half the entire roof load.