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A ridge board is installed where a structural ridge beam is required by the roof design. What is the concern?

Correct Answer

A) The installed board does not provide the specified beam function and support.

The required ridge beam carries roof reactions to its supports. A ridge board used to align opposing rafters is not an equivalent load-bearing substitute; follow the approved roof design. Source: https://www.techsupport.weyerhaeuser.com/hc/en-us/articles/207291947-Ridge-Beam-vs-Ridge-Board?mobile_site=true

Answer Options
A
The installed board does not provide the specified beam function and support.
B
A board at the same location automatically has the beam’s capacity.
C
Adding finish sheathing always removes the need for the beam.
D
Matching the board’s depth alone proves structural equivalence.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The required ridge beam carries roof reactions to its supports. A ridge board used to align opposing rafters is not an equivalent load-bearing substitute; follow the approved roof design. Source: https://www.techsupport.weyerhaeuser.com/hc/en-us/articles/207291947-Ridge-Beam-vs-Ridge-Board?mobile_site=true

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