6x6 as Ridgeboard for Shed Construction With Pitched Roof?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 5:52 pm
So I am building a shed 16'x12' with a 12/12 pitch roof.
I intend to use 2x6 for the rafters, but am curious about the ridge board, most sites I have found suggest to use 2x6 also. Although I would be inclined to use 2x8 so that the entire face of the rafters end is touching.
HOWEVER since I am going for a 12/12 pitch, the apex of the roof will have a 90° angle. If I use a 6x6 beam instead of a board, I would not have to cut the ends of the rafters to match the 45° angle required to fit the rafters.
Is this a viable alternative or should I stick with using a board?
What would the reasons for not doing it be?
I intend to use 2x6 for the rafters, but am curious about the ridge board, most sites I have found suggest to use 2x6 also. Although I would be inclined to use 2x8 so that the entire face of the rafters end is touching.
HOWEVER since I am going for a 12/12 pitch, the apex of the roof will have a 90° angle. If I use a 6x6 beam instead of a board, I would not have to cut the ends of the rafters to match the 45° angle required to fit the rafters.
Is this a viable alternative or should I stick with using a board?
What would the reasons for not doing it be?