Gable End Braces
Gable end braces help support gable ends from hurricanes and high winds.
What is a Gable End Brace
Figure 1
A gable end is a triangular section above your home’s walls which connect the home to the roof (see Fig. 1). As you can see the gable has a high surface area exposed to wind which can take a beating during extreme weather. In addition gable ends are not often secured properly and this can lead to disasters during hurricanes.
Risks From Unbraced Gable Ends
Damage from a windstorm to an unbraced gable end roof
Typically the higher the gable end the higher the risk as this has more surface area. Conversely the shorter in height the gable end the lower the risk associated with the gable end.
Short gable end walls do not have a high risk of failure except for loss of roof sheathing. High ones can expose houses to very substantial risks and should be checked to make sure they are properly braced.
Due to the high surface areas associated with gable ends there is an accompanying increase in risk for wind damage.
What is a Gable End Brace?
Benefits of Gable End Braces
Gable end bracing is added by placing 2×4’s in an “X” pattern from the top center of the gable to the bottom center brace of the fourth truss, and from the bottom center of the gable to the top center brace of the fourth truss The braces are secured using two 3-inch, 14-gauge wood screws or two 16d common nails to attach the 2×4’s to the gable and to each of the four trusses.
The reinforcement of horizontal beams against the gable minimizes the bowing that occurs as pressure within the house varies during a storm.
In addition to reinforcing the integrity of your roof, gable end bracing can help earn discounts on your home owner insurance.
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