The trusses you appropriateness to construct the roof help the weight of the roof and are much used to stabilize the walls, mainly in homes that are else than two stories. The trusses are triangular in shape and can be joined with a conglomeration of materials.
Instructions
4. Secure the trusses to the framing, leaving the receive overhang. The vastness of overhang depends on the size of the home and the pitch of the roof. Your architect will determine this measurement for you.
2. End galvanized steel connector plates to secure the Trunk well-organized, forming a triangular shape. Secure them with screws that are a minimum of 1 1/2 inches elongated.
3. Add a 2x4 brace that dissects the centre of the triangle. For trusses of any length or those that obtain a load-bearing avail, add also supports at 90-degree angles from the backside of the centre assist that angle toward the top of the truss.
1. Intersect your timbers to dimensions according to the span of the roof and your limited building codes. The thickness of the timbers you exercise depends on the weight it Testament bedding. 2x6's and 2x8's are the most commonly used timbers.
5. Attach the trusses to the frame every 2 feet and secure them with 3-inch deck screws. It is generally recommended that you brace the trusses in place and check for plump prior to securing to the frame. Sheathing will provide the final support for the roof trusses.
