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Guide To Making A Roof Truss

Having a roof that leaks and in non working order is no fun. We are here to help you get that roof repaired or go through your renovation with you. This is a site dedicated to all of your roofing needs, and we always have the best information. We hope that you will find the article below about making a roof truss, as useful as we do.

Although you can order pre-made trusses, you may have a special project that requires that you build your own roof trusses. No problem. With careful measurements and planning, you can build your own roof trusses. Before you begin, you will probably want to make a jig so that each truss matches the others. To do this, lay out a piece of plywood. Marking the centerline with a pencil, nail a 2 X 4 straight across the bottom at the point at which the bottom chord should rest. This will assure that each truss has the same dimensions.

Step One

Gather the materials you need to construct the trusses. Choose the best 1/2 inch lumber you can find for the top chord and the outer pieces of the bottom chord because this is where most of the stress will fall. For each truss, you will need two pieces of the appropriate length for your top chord, one or two pieces for the bottom chord depending on how wide the building is, four 1 X 4 pieces for the "W" shaped bracing, gussets or truss plates for each joint, and concrete nails.

Step Two

You will need to cut your lumber to fit size and needed angles. Measure all of your pieces according to the size of the building. Cut the bottom chord to fit the width of the building. You may need to splice pieces with a gusset at the joint if the building is very wide. Use a rafter square to help you cut the top chord pieces at angles based on the desired slope of the finished roof. Finally, cut the interior web pieces for the typical "W" pattern to brace the top chord and the bottom chord. Dry fit these pieces together to make sure all joints meet tightly.

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