Making a metal tie bar for roof

[Nige F]

Guys, I`ve done a search on net but probably because I don`t know the tech. terms I`ve had no luck What I want to do is make a long tie bar to cross my hipped bungalow roof - and hold the bugger together . Now that I`m having the eaves re underfelted we can see where the plate has been pushed outwards , and why ( extra wooden struts etc. are going to be fitted in the roof ) I envisage a rod of correct size/ type of metal between 2 shackles bolted to the bottom of the rafters - and importantly with a left/right hand threaded tensioner in the centre . A simple concept but I`m blowed if I can find a source or any info . I`ve got a skilled joiner doing the struts and braces Thanks in advance , Nige.

 

[DevilDamo]

I've specified them on a few jobs, mostly porches in the past. However, I've just left that part to the engineer and then a fabricator cracks on with the production. For a conservatory, they'd normally be included as part of the package, so maybe worth giving a company a call?

Not the same but a similar principal.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I think I've got an engineers drawing of one of these somewhere I'll have a gander tonight but as DD says it needs an engineers input really.

 

[RedHerring2]

If it's under tension, can you not use wire rope and turnbuckles?

 

[geraint]

I've specified them on a few jobs, mostly porches in the past. However, I've just left that part to the engineer and then a fabricator cracks on with the production. For a conservatory, they'd normally be included as part of the package, so maybe worth giving a company a call?

Not the same but a similar principal.

how can you specify and leave it to someone else. either you secify it... or you do not

 

[theoldun]

Nige,
Good job there is a few olduns about to help you young
chappies out.
Try here http://www.redgwick.co.uk
They do bar up to 6m. turnbuckles and all you will want.
They are up in Staffs, but they do carriage.
Tell them your name is Barry
By the way, my back door has got a bolt on it and no entry sign.
Regards
oldun

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Good job there is a few olduns about to help you young
chappies out.

Not a question of being experienced or not though, it needs to be designed, regardless of the supplier.

 

[Nige F]

Thanks guys , Turnbuckles . Will speak to an engineer