Ridge Board Roof

The ridge board runs the length of the building and provides support for the tops of the rafters helping the whole roof structure work together as a system.

Ridge board roof.

For pricing and availability. The ridge board must be set as perfectly as possible so take your time and use careful measurements. Its only job is to provide a connection point for the roof joists on each side of the roof. Because the ridge board is a smaller member typically only an inch thick sometimes even less it is not a structural member and doesn t carry the gravity load.

A ridge board is a non structural member that serves as a prop for opposing rafters to rest against and connect to. Ridge boards can only be used in roofs with slopes from 3 in 12 up to 12 in 12. The engineering principles of the ridge board are a bit more complicated. Ondura 12 5 in x 39 5 in cellulose fiber asphalt roof panel ridge caps.

Specifically the ridge board is a section of solid timber or metal that is positioned horizontally along the line of the ridge of the roof. The rafters and trusses that are part of the overall roof structure are connected along the body of the ridge board helping to create a durable framework that protects the rooms of the structure underneath.