Framing Gable Roof Question

[A&P mechanic]

Hi GJ,

I am getting ready to attach the flying rafters then the outriggers then the verge plate. I am following along in a YouTube video called “Gable Roof Erection Procedure”. I plan to use a Simpson VPA4 at the bottom. This is for a shed in FL on beachside/hurricanes, so there is a lot of strapping and brackets. This is first structure I have built and I am learning along the way.

I am not sure how I will attach the top of the verge plate yet to the ridge board. I may drill holes through the post cap holding the ridge board then toe nail the verge plate. I called Simpson to ask if they made a connector to attach the top portion but their engineering dept. was unsure, they said they would call back 1+ week ago but never did. I will call them again.

Is there a better method to attach the verge plate or a better way to build the front gable end? Is it called a verge plate? Another internet search showed this might be called a raking top plate.

I will start the front in 2+ weeks since next weekend in Easter. Thank you in advance!

 

[Youngandfree]

What if you just run a strap like this

 

[ddurrett896]

why not just throw another rafter in it's place.

 

[A&P mechanic]

What if you just run a strap like this

I did strap all the other rafters as shown in the pictures. I left the rafters high to leave a gap for the ridge vent at the top.

why not just throw another rafter in it's place.

I bought another rafter bracket to see what it would look like installed. I would have to install a wider shim on both sides and swap out the hex head wood screws for nails to make it protrude less or relocate the holes. I would leave the black colored ridge beam screw in the middle.

I appreciate the input

 

[Youngandfree]

I did strap all the other rafters as shown in the pictures. I left the rafters high to leave a gap for the ridge vent at the top.


I bought another rafter bracket to see what it would look like installed. I would have to install a wider shim on both sides and swap out the hex head wood screws for nails to make it protrude less or relocate the holes. I would leave the black colored ridge beam screw in the middle.

I appreciate the input

Put the strap under the bottom since the board isn't going to the top of the ridge.

 

[A&P mechanic]

Put the strap under the bottom since the board isn't going to the top of the ridge.

I had not considered running a ******** the bottom, great idea!

 

[A&P mechanic]

To close out the thread:
The shed is complete and here are the pictures.
Thank you for all the insight!

 

[whateg01]

I did strap all the other rafters as shown in the pictures. I left the rafters high to leave a gap for the ridge vent at the top.


I bought another rafter bracket to see what it would look like installed. I would have to install a wider shim on both sides and swap out the hex head wood screws for nails to make it protrude less or relocate the holes. I would leave the black colored ridge beam screw in the middle.

I appreciate the input

What are we looking at here? It looks like a mess.

 

[A&P mechanic]

What are we looking at here? It looks like a mess.

This picture is the bottom of the post holding up the 17 foot ridge board.
This was my first time building a shed, I do not work in construction, it's not perfect, I learned a lot as I went, and had a great time building it. The homeowner built shed is now complete