One of the most important components in building a house, especially the two-storey variety, are the roof trusses. These are the triangular-shape timbers which are joined together with variety of materials. These trusses will support the weight of the roof aside from the beam and it also help stabilize the walls of the building. Therefore, trusses are very important and need proper skills to build them. Here are the steps need to build stronger roof trusses:
Step 1
Carefully cut the timbers to fit the size and layout of the building with accordance to building codes in your locality. Usually, 2x6’s and 2x8’s are the timbers used as they are strong enough especially when joined with other timbers of their size.
Step 2
You may use steel connectors to join the timbers together. Steel connectors are strong enough and have very high stress capabilities. A 90-degree angle of the steel connectors will usually fit any angles of the trusses. So have the connectors ready to be used before you setup the trusses to avoid delay. Adding a brace, using the 2x4 timber, to dissect the center of the triangle which the trusses form will greatly help in the strength of the building.
Step 3
There would be an appropriate overhang while the trusses are secured in its place and become part of the frame. Of course, the overhang will depend on the size of the building as well as the pitch of its roof.
Step 4
At every two feet of the frame, the trusses should be attached while securing them with the deck screws about 3 inches in length or even more. It is advised that you tentatively attached the trusses to braces prior to making them permanent.
Step 5
If everything is in place with their proper measurements, you will need to stabilize the roof trusses by securing them in place. Now, you will need to sheath them so that there would be extra support for the roof. It’s always important to remember this is a guide only, you should always seek the correct permissions and professional skills to ensure your roof is safe and to code in your area.
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