Heavy snow almost got me!

Glad to have caught this yesterday. Got the over 2′ of really heavy snow/ice cleared off the roof and boats and lawnmower are safe once again!

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Yeah, Good catch!

almost looks like the boat held it up

holy smokes, thats wild! what part of the state?

Whoa! lucky you got that in time.

I was going to use 2×4’s for our lean to. When I showed the plans to the building inspector he said, with any kind of snow, it won’t hold.

Do you know how long it takes to sort out the number of straight 2×4’s I needed from Menards?!

Took them all back and started sorting 2×6’s. After seeing this pick, I’m thinking I better check them tonight!

Yeah good point BK. May not be a problem most years, but he should really think about additional bracing laterally in there between the 2×6’s.

Looking at the spacing and the snow on the ground, and how flat it is. I think I would have 2x6s minimum of 4′ centers. 2x6s are back pretty reasonable now. Compared to metal prices to rebuild if it falls in, plus the work. Check Lowes select lumber if you have one close. A 2×6 with a big knot is just a 2×4.

stevenoak wrote:

Looking at the spacing and the snow on the ground, and how flat it is. I think I would have 2x6s minimum of 4′ centers. 2x6s are back pretty reasonable now. Compared to metal prices to rebuild if it falls in, plus the work. Check Lowes select lumber if you have one close. A 2×6 with a big knot is just a 2×4.

Pretty sure those are 2×6

Coletrain27 wrote:

Pretty sure those are 2×6

They are but no way they are 4 feet on center. The ones on Top are 2×4’s

I would definitely be roof raking that structure.

They’re actually 2x8s I need to look closer, but I think it may have cracked at a knot? The snow up there was extremely heavy from the freeze thaw process. Central MN north of Mora.

I may be Captain Overkill. But I would get rafters to a minimum 4′ centers. Replace or plate the side of any cracked ones with a new 2×8. We obviously are struggling guessing lumber width. But posts look at least 8′ apart. The horizontal support board under the rafter tails looks like a 2×4. I would make that at least a 2×8 or 10. Especially after adding rafter between the post. Lastly double check how it’s anchored to the building. It seems it was constructed to the minimums. Make sure its lag screwed well or bolted, with a board bracing the underside. Couple hundred bucks now could save a complete rebuild and boat repair.

2×4’s, 2×8’s or 2×10’s don’t matter…glad you caught it when you did John. And thanks for posting here, I never gave it a thought to check mine along with the garage rafters!

I’m actually kinda surprised there’s not much talk about roof collapses throughout the state?

John Timm wrote:

I’m actually kinda surprised there’s not much talk about roof collapses throughout the state?

me too. i know some say not to use a roof rake, or a certain type. but i do it when the need arises. dont really need to do the house much but the garage is attached and lower….it always builds up on the garage roof.

i feel pretty good about taking the time up at the cabin around new years removing all the snow from the buildings up there!!!