Ridge board splice

[Denray]

Is it OK to splice ridge boards. This one is in a carport like area.

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[Brandon Whitmore]

Yes.

[John Kogel]

Yes this time, but not always. The plywood will hold that roof together,... but how well is the plywood nailed? Can't say.

[Denray]

Thanks for the quick response Brandon. P.S. I just got an 06 525 KTM. Yee ha.

[Jim Katen]

Is it OK to splice ridge boards. This one is in a carport like area.

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As long as the plywood joints are staggered, you don't even need the ridge board.

[mjr6550]

Is it OK to splice ridge boards. This one is in a carport like area.

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As others have said, yes. I will add that this assumes the ridge board is not a ridge beam (a 2x is almost never big enough to be a ridge beam). This assumes that ceiling joists are present (i assume that the four 1x board are partially supporting ceiling joists. When ceiling joists are present and properly installed then the ridge if not structural. No ceiling joists-then ridge beam is needed unless other suitable ties are present.

[Brandon Whitmore]

06 525 KTM. Yee ha.

That's a great motor/ bike.

Currently, I ride a KTM 300exc for my offroad fun, but have the 380mxc w/ a sand tire.

Be safe out there, but not too safe[]

[pmb]

I usually do a 3/4"plywood gusset over the splice, I know it is not needed, but nobody ever asks the question then.