Important Tips When Building Roof Trusses

The structural framework of your roof should be built with precision and expertise to avoid premature damage. Make sure your contractor follows these tips to ensure the best outcome:

Larger roofs require larger lumber
If your home is going to have a very large roof to cover the square footage of your home, you will need larger dimension lumber. For example, a house that covers over 2,500 square feet will use 2×6 roof trusses rather than 2x4s.

Metal connectors are necessary
Trusses are not built by screwing the wood together. They are connected through the use of flat, galvanized metal connectors. They will help form the triangle construction needed for the pitch of your home.

Use perpendicular supports
Starting in the center, and working your way out, add perpendicular 2×4 supports that will help distribute the weight load. Add new vertical support that angles from the bottom of the center support on each side of the 2×4. Source: DoItYourself

Align the trusses
Most roof trusses need to be installed in a specific direction even when the webbing looks exactly the same. Some trusses are painted so that the framer can see where they need to be installed while others have tags at the bottom of the truss where they require additional load-bearing points. Source: RealtyTimes

Protect materials from the weather
A little moisture isn’t going to hurt most building materials, but if a project is delayed or you know you’re in for a long run of wet weather, cover your materials with a tarp. Long exposure to wet conditions can promote mold as well as cause engineered lumber to delaminate and framing lumber to warp and twist. Plus, no one wants to work with wet lumber! Keep the tarp a little loose at the bottom for air circulation. Source: FamilyHandyman

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