Longer ridgeboard

[ray_in_kentucky]

I am building a 12 x 16 shed and will need a ridge board about 2 feet longer due to overhangs.  Is it possible to make this from 2 pieces without compromising the structure?  should the joint fall at a rafter or between 2 rafters with a scab?  Thanks

[JRR]

I would suggest between rafters .... near the center of length of the building.

[Cal Young]

When I needed a 24" ridge board, I used plywood on each side to splice two 12' 2x12s.  Strung a line and braced the middle to eliminate the minor sag.  

Started the rafters from both ends and did the center rafter pair last.  When I removed the plywood, to do the last pair, the ridge board ends didn't move.

Cal