Heel: the tie beam hangs from the rafter
Collar Tie Truss Plate for 4"–8" Timbers
Taiga Collection · Part VT4
$40.00
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01 Description
About the VT4
The VT4 plate is useful for connecting truss bottom chords to top chords where the bottom chord hangs from the top chord (as in collar ties/tie beams).
V plates connect to roof members so they depend on roof pitch.
3/16" steel is a good choice for purely decorative plates. 1/4" is better for applications that need structural support.
02 Heel
Which heel plate?
A rafter and a tie beam meet in one of two ways, and each takes its own plate.
VT4
The tie beam hangs from the rafter, as in collar ties and raised tie beams.
This plate
03 In a truss
Where it goes
The VT4 on a truss drawn from the cutting files, marked in red.
