Tree Broke Ridge Board On Roof

The gap formation between rafter and ridge board appear to be due to improperly cut length of rafter right from beginning.

Tree broke ridge board on roof.

In traditional house framing also called stick framing a basic roof frame consists of opposing pairs of sloping rafters that meet at their top ends at a ridge board or ridge beam. I can see 1 4 to 1 2 inch gap between the ridge board and rafters. The limbs of the tree punctured the roof in at least two spots so we re already looking at repairs. The roof was nearly 18 years old anyway and needed to be replaced.

Oh and my husband went up on the roof with the claims adjuster and the 2 of them took the branch off the roof. A fallen tree can cause broken windows as well as a hole in your roof or siding. The rain is pouring. Choose a ridge board that is one size larger than your common rafters.

Upon closer inspection within the attic i noticed that the ridge beam is just slightly splintered near one of the puncture spots close to the apex. And suddenly you hear a huge crash and a roar that sounds like the roof gave way. It wasn t a very tall pitched roof so it was easy to get on and off. Even brick and stone can be damaged by the impact.

Ridge boards and beams. For 2 x 4 rafters use a 2 x 6 ridge board. The ridge board s length will be the outside measurement of the building plus the length of the overhang at both ends. For 2 x 6 rafters use a 2 x 8 ridge board and so on.

But when your neighbor s tree falls on your roof you ll care and want to know whose homeowners insurance will pay. Make a claim through your insurer. Tap your own coverage. Click on photo for full size.

I noticed that some of the rafters of my home are not joined properly to the ridge board beam. The wind is howling. You could also potentially have damaged gas lines. On some of rafters the bent nails are also visible through the gap.