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Evening All. I am about to start constructing the roof on my extension, which is a typical single storey, with a lean to roof joining the house.
The 'lower' wall plate, I.e. the one sat on the blockwork is best made from either 50x100 or 75x100 timber by the sound of it, to give enough to nail into.
What about the 'upper' wall plate that is attached to the wall? Is there a recommended size, or just use either the same as above, or same as the rafters (50x175 in this case)?
Also, is there anything that says the upper wall plate should be in one continuous piece or are you allowed gaps? I have a soil stack to go through the roof and it gives very little clearance from the wall plate, unless I make a gap.
TIA
The 'lower' wall plate, I.e. the one sat on the blockwork is best made from either 50x100 or 75x100 timber by the sound of it, to give enough to nail into.
What about the 'upper' wall plate that is attached to the wall? Is there a recommended size, or just use either the same as above, or same as the rafters (50x175 in this case)?
Also, is there anything that says the upper wall plate should be in one continuous piece or are you allowed gaps? I have a soil stack to go through the roof and it gives very little clearance from the wall plate, unless I make a gap.
TIA
