MN_JohnH Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago It seems that when I try using TJIs for roof rafters, they don't automatically size down to the sub-facia size on the overhangs like the regular lumber ones normally do. Is there a way of making this happen? I am using the I-joists for the roof framing and I want to frame the overhangs with 2x6 sistered on. I can detail it out on the plan but I was wondering if there was a way to sort of make it show on a framing plan without having my I-joist rafters extending all the way out? rafter.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago No, there is not. In those scenarios, I just use a rafter sized to either the full dimensions of the I-joist, or just the thickness of the web, but still the full height. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundra_dweller Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago Yeah this is annoying. I have messed around trying to use 2x6 rafter tails but never got them to work how I want. I do the same thing as @robdyck and just use normal rafters with the appropriate size for the I-joists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN_JohnH Posted 6 hours ago Author Share Posted 6 hours ago Thanks, at least it's not just me this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgearaya Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago @MN_JohnH This is a good topic for a suggestion. You may also reference the TJ-4000 booklet, Roof Framing for what is and is not allowed by the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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