Ridge Beam question

[Ant4300]

Hi,

I am just sorting out the pitched roof for my new garage but I am unsure of how the ridge beam should interface with the blockwork of the gable ends. Does the ridge beam simply sit on the blockwork at each end or should I use a bracket to firmly secure it to the brickwork? The gable ends are single skin blockwork.

Probably a silly question but I cant find any details for this on the internet.

If anyone has any pics that would help too.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Anthony

 

[tony1851]

Usually there is a concrete padstone under the beam at each bearing.
But if it is only a short span and not heavily-loaded, you might be OK with an engineering brick.

 

[Ant4300]

the garage is 6.5m x 6m so the roof will be fairly big and heavy. I guess I should use a concrete padstone to be sure? Will the ridge beam just rest loose on the top or does it need to be secured to the blockwork somehow?

Thanks

Anthony

 

[tony1851]

Just rest it on the top, but ensure that the rafters are tied down to the perimeter walls.