Broken Rafter In Attic

Measure the affected area.

Broken rafter in attic.

Access the attic using attic stairs or through the ceiling using a stepladder or pull down stairs. Once the original alignment of the cracked rafter is supported by the 2x4. You actually don t have to remove the broken rafter you can put the new one in right next to it. Measure one side of the rafter from the upper edge to the lower edge to determine the size of framing lumber for the.

Force the cracked rafter into position. But i should know tomorrow. Beams sadly are a different story. For the fix in this picture the affected area was about 24 inches.

Attach the splint to the cracked rafter. To make things easier in the attic cramped hot space there are a few things that can be done. Although the rafter must be replaced if it is completely broken smaller areas of damage can be repaired through the application of a scab board. Before attempting a repair the cracked rafter should be restored to its.

If an attic light. Rafters can also be damaged by a blow to the roof from falling branches. This board is a section of lumber that is the same thickness as the rafter and 2 feet longer on each side of the damaged section. Attic rafter scab step 1.

Mark the bolt. How to fix a crack in an attic rafter 1.