PDD SECTION 1 SECTION ITEM 1
Can someone please explain why did we only take half the snow load if we only have 1 ridge beam?
Thank you
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Half the snow load is carried by the exterior walls.
Rebekka O'Melia, Registered Architect, NCARB, B. Arch, M. Ed, Step UP, Step UP ARE 5.0 Courses
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If it’s a structural ridge beam (posting down to the foundation) the ridge beam carries the other 1/2.
If it’s not a structural ridge, then the ridge is not carrying any load, and the load is all being carried by the exterior walls.
Rebekka
www.stepuparchitecture.com
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