Shed walls starting to crack vertically

[b21playa]

I presume these vertical cracks are in the gable end walls?

Yes in gable end

 

[b21playa]

Have you actually gone around with a long level to check that these walls are out of plumb?

Lateral (sideways) thrust from a roof tends to show as horizontal cracks not vertical. The bond of the wall prevents vertical cracks, and for 6" concrete blocks to crack vertically is very unusual for anything except foundation movement

BTW, if you are installing tie joists at that length, they will need one or two binders and maybe timber hangers dropped from the rafters

I've ordered another 2 50x100m for 2 binders. How is it best to fix them to the tie joists?

Edit : will use some joist hangers to fix rafter ties to binder.

 

[b21playa]

Managed to make a start today, but not got that far due to doing this by myself and the wood getting absolutely drenched.

Anyway, here are a few pictures, excuse the mess

Thanks to all the info and help

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[noseall]

Also fix some vertical struts linking the centre of the collar up to the ridge plus mebbe a binder along the centre.

 

[b21playa]

Also fix some vertical struts linking the centre of the collar up to the ridge plus mebbe a binder along the centre.

Thanks

I've already ordered enough to add 2 binders, but may only put in 1, but then add the verticals from ridge to binder.

Once it's light, I'll crack on again. Had to leave the wood to dry in my garage overnight with fans running as most was still wet.

Will update this evening on how far I've got