Recent content by DonP

Start by taking measurements and getting the math as close to exact as possible rather than using that 1600 number. Overdoing the cable is a waste of money, the connection is where to spend the money. Similar to when people say they are "overbuilding" something, 99 times out of 100 they are...

No, worst case is not 1600 lbs. This was an estimate based on a guess from my end. As the tie is raised, even a little, in such a low pitched roof the forces rise quickly. You are in FL and designing for a 50 lb load, this suggests it is a hurricane design. Wind produces forces other than just...

Sorry for barging into your forum, I've found this post 2 other places on the net so far, hopefully paulmars will come back and read it somewhere. timbertoolbox.com is mine, it is where I keep my construction calcs and is free for anyone to use if they wish. I'm a builder rather than a computer...