October 7, 20224 yr Am about to build timber frame on top of masonry wall. Have already put purlins in between steels. I need to put restraint straps from head plate and studs in wall to purlins -spanning three with noggins in place to prevent them bowing. Question- as it is a pitched roof most straps seem to be right angles or straight I have seen twist straps but not sure they are applicable. Ceiling will be vaulted so don't want to have to come down off it unnecessarily. Do I self bend a suitable restraint strap to get the angle or is there a product suitable off the shelf. Presume a lot must deal with pitched roofs? May well be missing something. Thanks!
October 7, 20224 yr Nothing wrong with bending your own straps. 90 degree ones are usually used up a wall and over wall plate, twisted are up wall and onto side of rafters or bottom cords of trusses
October 8, 20224 yr Can't comment on your specific question, but its easier to bend a 90degree strap to 30degrees or whatever than it is a straight strap.
October 12, 20224 yr Author On 08/10/2022 at 18:01, Conor said: Can't comment on your specific question, but its easier to bend a 90degree strap to 30degrees or whatever than it is a straight strap. Thanks for the reply Conor, only just seen, valuable info. Luckily enough I bought some straps this morning and they are 90 degrees. I have a vice so hopefully can bend them ok, they are substantial- a good thing so long as I can bend them! Thanks again. Also thanks for the reply @markcsorry for not replying before, just liked your reply as it was exactly the info I was after. Ended up spending £220 on straps this morning. They are eyewateringly expensive for what they are! Edited October 12, 20224 yr by daunker
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