PDD SECTION 1 SECTION ITEM 1

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Yvette Louka

January 14, 2023 12:51

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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  Rebekka O'Melia January 17, 2023 15:28

  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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  Kara Zhang September 27, 2023 18:47

  Rebekka O'Melia then which part carry the rest half of the load?

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  Rebekka O'Melia September 27, 2023 19:04

  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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