Gable End Roof Bracing

Gable end walls need to be well connected to the wall below and to the roof structure or ceiling diaphragm.

Gable end roof bracing.

In the attic go to the gable end and examine the area where the triangular wall meets the rectangular wall below. Another way gable end frames are different from trusses placed in the interior of the structure is that frames experience perpendicular wind loads. The gable end frame is designed to transfer vertical loads from the roof to the continuous bearing wall below. Strengthen the gable end wall studs.

The gable end should be attached with studs on either side of the jack post. There are several methods for making these types of connections. The following actions are recommended to strengthen and properly brace a gable end wall. Anchor and brace the bottom of the gable end s triangular wall to the ceiling joists or ceiling framing.

The completed gable end bracing accomplished using the steps outlined below should look like the light colored framing shown in the picture below.