Reinforce Trusses Roof

The first step to reinforcing the roof is to add an x to the frame.

Reinforce trusses roof.

If you don t have an a frame roof you can run parallel boards between the studs to further offer support and to strengthen the frame. When all the trusses are installed and the first row of decking is on this brace is removed. Then slide floor joists in along side and in between each truss from 24 o c. Since only 2 of the roof is open at this point it s easy to cover for the night or for weather.

Apply construction adhesive along the edge of the truss to strengthen the connection to the plywood roof deck. Continue reading below our video of the day. It pretty common for people to think that their reinforcement of a truss will somehow make it better or stronger. Space them four inches apart along the edges and six inches apart in the middle of the plywood sheathing.

Is a safe estimate. Scrap of plywood over the chords and set about 40 lbs. It can be nailed temporarily to each truss as the next truss is put in place. Use wood adhesive underneath the sheathing along the connecting joint with the roof trusses.

Usually trusses are put 24 inches apart. So if your ceiling is unfinished you have some excess carrying capacity up there. My best advice would be to not alter the truss at all. Stiffen trusses by joining them with 2x4s running from one end of the house to the other.

Your framing proposal is of no help. The first step is to remove the fascia and about 2 of the roof sheathing right above it. Jack up the centre reinforce as above and also replace any wood strapping with steel mending plates hurricane ties etc leave it as is strap up drywall pray to the gods. Of stuff on it.

Jack up the centre of the trusses then reinforce each bottom chord with a 2x4 that spans the entire width of the garage. To hold them up until the decking of the roof is placed on top a 12 foot 1 inch by 4 inch piece of lumber is used. In reality you can do more harm than good by altering a truss and completely changing the stress and tension points on the truss. Connect roof sheathing to the roof framing with ten penny weight common or eight penny weight ring shank nails.

The horizontal bottom chords of most garage trusses are designed to carry the weight of drywall and insulation.