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Title: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: drbuilder on November 17, 2012, 09:10:39 PM
On Page 8 of the 1 ½ story plans under the Porch and Deck Details, it states that the hip roof has a 2x4 rafter with a 1x6 shiplap.  Can someone illustrate this setup (i.e. picture) and the reason why a 2x6 rafter without a shiplap is not used instead?
Title: Re: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: Alan Gage on November 18, 2012, 12:09:31 PM
Never looked at the plans but does it simply mean that the finished ceiling over the porch, as per plans, is 1x6 shiplap? Kind of like this:

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6032/6252488356_b77c7ba52e_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7935459@N05/6252488356/)
20111015_002 copy_web (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7935459@N05/6252488356/) by Alan  Gage (http://www.flickr.com/people/7935459@N05/), on Flickr

Alan
Title: Re: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: drbuilder on November 18, 2012, 04:46:02 PM
Thanks.  That makes perfect sense.
Title: Re: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: PEG688 on November 18, 2012, 07:55:04 PM
 That ceilings is T&G, more than likely either 2x6 T&G if it's a floor space above  or 1x6 T&G if it's attic space above,   not ship-lap. 

   Can you take a photo and post it  of that page in question , I think you're reading something wrong , or presenting it wrong.   
Title: Re: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: drbuilder on November 18, 2012, 09:01:43 PM
Quote from: PEG688 on November 18, 2012, 07:55:04 PM
That ceilings is T&G, more than likely either 2x6 T&G if it's a floor space above  or 1x6 T&G if it's attic space above,   not ship-lap. 

   Can you take a photo and post it  of that page in question , I think you're reading something wrong , or presenting it wrong.

I presented the statement word for word from the plans.  While I would be happy to post a picture of the statement in question, it would not be proper without John Raabe's written approval, given that the plans are for sale.  As a result, this may be a question that John can best answer or someone that have purchased the plans. 
Title: Re: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: Don_P on November 18, 2012, 09:10:10 PM
The detail shows a 2x4 rafter with 1x6 shiplap sheathing nailed on top of the rafters with shingles above that sheathing. The detail is for exposed rafters and an exposed board deck showing underneath rather than ply or osb exposed below. I do this method with 1x6 T&G and then cover it with 7/16" osb to provide a good nail base. I would probably put ceiling joists and a level ceiling in this porch though. Note the 2x4 rafter is for a 6' porch and jumps to a 2x6 for the optional deeper porch.
Title: Re: Rafter Shiplap?
Post by: drbuilder on November 18, 2012, 09:19:18 PM
OK, I understand.  I also notice the 2X6 setup for the deeper porch design.  Thanks for the help on this.