Truss capacity is listed by pounds per square foot based on the following load rating criteria.
Roof trusses 12 foot on center.
The manufacturers of the steel roof truss plates also referred to as gussets or gang nails provide the engineering design for pre fabricated wood trusses.
The more complex the truss framework is the greater quantity of these joints will be required.
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Roof truss span tables alpine engineered products 15 top chord 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x4 2x6 2x6 bottom chord 2x4 2x4 2x6 2x4 2x4 2x6 2x4 2x4 2x6 2x4 2x4 2x6 2 12 24 24 33 27 27 37 31 31 43 33 33 46 2 5 12 29 29 39 33 33 45 37 38 52 39 40 55 3 12 34 34 46 37 39 53 40 44 60 43 46 64 3 5 12 39 39 53 41 44 61 44 50 65 47 52 70.
Finally the truss calculator will compute the best dimensional method to connect the pieces of the truss with steel joints and a bridge.
While this article focuses on configurations we also have a very cool set of illustrations showcasing the different parts anatomy of roof trusses.
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These trusses the meet building code criteria as specified by structural building components of america sbca and the truss plate institute tpi.
The center webs are usually spread wider to allow for storage in the center of the truss.
12 foot 6 14 foot 6.
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They are designed at a 4 12 pitch to be spaced 2 foot on center.
Top chord live load snow and other temporary loads top chord dead load roofing materials weight of the truss itself other permanent items attached to the roof bottom chord live load storage and bottom chord dead load insulation ceiling.
This storage area is not meant for occupancy but allows for storage up to 25 pounds per square foot.
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These steel joints are needed to support the overall truss.
The same thing is true for the bridge of the truss.
4 to 10 on center spacing.
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Pre manufactured stock trusses are constructed with spruce pine fir spf or southern yellow pine syp lumber.
Specialty trusses these trusses feature unique shapes and configurations that allow for intricate roof lines and impressive cathedral or vaulted ceilings.