Does Simpson Tie make ridge connectors?

[NM_Shooter]

I was browsing through a Simpson catalog, and did not find anything to asssit with connecting roof rafters to the ridge beam.  Does such a thing exist, or is it unnecessary?

Thanks,

-f-

[glenn kangiser]

They make things that you can buy for most applications, but usually there is a cheap way to do it such as making good cuts, and nailing well.



http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/RR.html

http://www.strongtie.com/products/Category_list.html

[NM_Shooter]

Thanks Glenn, You're a great source!  I should fly you here to build this thing for me

-f-

[glenn kangiser]

No problem, but my wife even has trouble getting me off the mountain to go to a Thanksgiving dinner in the valley.

[desdawg]

I have never used any hardware when splicing the ridge. I just make sure the splice falls on a rafter layout, not midspan.