F8 The W4 plate is useful

The W4 plate is useful for connecting rafters to king posts at the peak of a gable

6" wide plates look good on timbers ranging in width from 6" to 12"

Our Awning Tie Rod System lets you design your own brackets and tie rod assemblies for supporting awnings and cantilevered roofs

The I6  is useful for connecting timbers end to end or as straps that overlap timbers on any face

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F8 The W4 plate is usefulThe F8 is a 5 spoke "fan plate". Fan plates are used to connect the bottom tie beam of a truss to two struts and a king post. The F8 has with 8" wide spokes along the tie beam and 6" wide spokes on the king post and struts. Struts radiate out at 45 angles.