Broken Rafter In Attic

Before attempting a repair the cracked rafter should be restored to its.

Broken rafter in attic. Beams sadly are a different story. Attic rafter scab step 1. Once the original alignment of the cracked rafter is supported by the 2x4. Rafters can also be damaged by a blow to the roof from falling branches.

If an attic light. This board is a section of lumber that is the same thickness as the rafter and 2 feet longer on each side of the damaged section. Attach the splint to the cracked rafter. Although the rafter must be replaced if it is completely broken smaller areas of damage can be repaired through the application of a scab board.

Access the attic using attic stairs or through the ceiling using a stepladder or pull down stairs. To make things easier in the attic cramped hot space there are a few things that can be done. How to fix a crack in an attic rafter 1. Force the cracked rafter into position.

Measure the affected area. But i should know tomorrow. Mark the bolt. You actually don t have to remove the broken rafter you can put the new one in right next to it.

I let him empty the attic because he could sit on the side of the entrance pull the stuff to him and toss it down. For the fix in this picture the affected area was about 24 inches.