Whats the ridge joint called?

[HudsonCarpentry]

Hello

There is joint you use when connecting two pieces of a ridge timbers for the roof together when the ridge is to long to uise one timber, it looks like 3 bird mouths?

Any ideas?

Cheers
Alan

 

[ByronBlack]

I think you might be thinking of a scarf joint?

 

[HudsonCarpentry]

It was thank you!!

 

[Offcut]

I think it's called a scarf joint. Connecting two ridge beams end to end.
Always fancied having a go at it to see if it works.
I'm sure there is an exact name like splayed scarf or sliding scarf etc. I think it might be wedged scarf as there is a peg in the middle to do the work.

Andy

 

[HudsonCarpentry]

Yes i have always wonted to have a go, may have to do 7 on thursday due to a f**k up at the builders yard, Illl be taking pics if i do.

Yes there is a folding wedge involved

http://www.timberbestpractice.org.uk/tb ... ilock4.htm

 

[simuk]

Hello folks i am sure the joint you are talking about is called a, Hooked Scarfed Wedge

Simon