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harleyman91

Renforcing Garage Rafters

17 years ago

While examing my garage rafters wanting to add some storage space approx.8x16 above the roll up garage doors, I have noticed my garage rafters are sagging approx 1.5 inches. They are 20ft. long 2x6. The house is 52 yrs. old and has just had a new roof and sheeting installed. I wanted to jack up the low center spot of the 5 beams and bolt a sister beam (2x6)to them. Will this cause further damage the existing beams? Or should I just bolt a sister beam to the existing sagging rafters to prevent further sagging? Am I risking further damage? Any other suggestions? Thanks

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