You will need enough grout to fill four blocks full and 1 2 bag of.
How to attach a roof to a block wall.
How to attach a wooden roof to a cinder block building.
Measure the width of the block and the length of the wall with the tape measure.
The top plate tie down is a piece of sheet metal that has been twisted so that it can attach to the top plate and the roof framing member.
Order cement grout from any cement supply company or mix your own.
There are several ways to gain access to the roof to wall connections in masonry houses.
One possible way is to gain access through the eave area which may be exposed or through the soffit which is the flat surface at the eaves that forms a sort of ceiling where the roof overhangs the.
This is repeated on the other opposite edge.
Cinder block building are fitted with anchor bolts to allow for attachment of a wood roof.
The board is measured and cut for the length of ledger for the wall.
Place the roof truss in place and attach it to the wood top plate with top plate tie downs.
You will require a 2.
Cut the board to the required.
Measure the board for the length of ledger for the wall.
The width of the block and the length of the wall are measured.
Measure the wall to determine the length of the 2 by 8 treated wood sill plate.
Attaching wood framing members to a brick wall is tricky especially if the framing will support any load as it does when a roof intersects the wall.
Retrofitting roof to wall connections in masonry houses.
How to attach roof trusses to the top of a block wall.
Cinder block building are fitted with anchor bolts to allow for attachment of a wood roof.
Measure each wall of the structure.
Insert the 16 inch anchor bolts upright in the cement grout beginning at one corner and.
The plate has been pre drilled so it is easily attached with framing nails.