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   Timuhler | Sep 25, 2008 02:56am | #1

   Depends on the circumstances.  Since we have access to a forklift, I order the longest lengths possible.  If it is just a 2x12, then we'll do the same whether we have a forklift or not.  I can get KD 2x12 up to 26' and sometimes 28', but I'm not so sure I'd use it for a ridge.

   We recently set a 30' ridge and it went it really nice

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   blownonfuel | Sep 25, 2008 03:15am | #2

   Thanks Tim. I'll just be using a 2x8 ridge.

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   Timuhler | Sep 25, 2008 03:35am | #3

   Don't forget that the ridge needs to be the same depth of the cut rafter or greater.  Or you can stick a 2x4 up there if your ridge isn't deep enough.

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   blownonfuel | Sep 25, 2008 03:36am | #4

   Thanks Tim I have 2x6 rafters so I should be good.

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   frammer52 | Sep 26, 2008 12:20am | #5

   Either way is acceptable.