Roof trusses are pre-assembled trussed rafters.

The structure is fixed with toothed steel plate connectors

pressed on the wood mechanically. Any roof can be customized and then ordered to an assembly plant. They will
cut the wood at the specific measures and then deliver it ready for installation. Some of the disadvantages of
using roof trusses is that they provide small spaces in the attic and also they need to be installed on top of flat
ceilings.

Tools and materials

 structural members

 framing hammer

 circular saw

 steel plate connectors

 nails, bolts

 measuring square

 plywood

Structural members

You will need to lay a pair of rafters in position on the ground. Full length joists are needed to span the entire
width of the building. Now divide the bottom chords into thirds and mark it on the board. You will need to measure
from the 1/3 point on each side of the bottom chord up to the midpoint of each rafter. After his measure from the
1/3 point up to the peak connection. Now join the bottom chord and the top chord with diagonal braces. Cut the
ends of the braces on an angle.

Connections

Tooth plate connectors can be hammered onto each of the connections so that they grip the end member of the
joint. You can also use plywood gusset plates. Cut the plywood so that it covers at least a foot of each member.
Glue the gusset plates in place, and also use some nails for a better fixation.

Installing the trusses

You may need some heavy lifting equipment for the trusses. You can assemble the trusses onto the walls’ top
plates, like a single rafter. The nail needs to pass through the structural member.

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WHAT IS A ROOF TRUSS?

Roof trusses are frames made up of timber that is nailed, bolted or pegged together to form structurally
interdependent shapes of great strength. Never remove, modify or cut into a roof truss without consulting a Structural
Engineer: your roof could fall down!

Roof trusses have to withstand the weight of the roof timbers and coverings (the ‘Dead Load’), plus a factor for your
local Wind Load, plus a factor for your local Snow Load, plus a Safety Factor. A Structural Engineer can check these
figures - Property Repair Systems offers an independent, qualified Structural Calculation service, if you need to
modify or repair your roof. 
Roof trusses come in all shapes and sizes to suit almost every single design of roof. If you cannot find the truss you
need below you may need to find a good carpenter to build a traditional ‘cut’ roof. This means that your roof is made
up from timbers on site. If your existing roof trusses are damaged in any way it is possible to repair them without
taking your roof to pieces.
WHAT MAKES A TRUSS STAND UP?

The truss depends on three main characteristics, which can be given ‘numbers’ so that a Structural Engineercan
calculate a safe load;

 The strength of the timbers – modern trusses are very lightweight, so only structural kiln dried timber is
used and it is usually pre-treated, to prevent insect and rot attack. You can specify the TRADA Strength
Grade when you buy timber – for example, C16 or C24 – if an Engineer supplies the Design information.
 The distribution of the load through the parts – the design is critical – if you take one component out,
or weaken it (say by cutting notches for pipes) it will be seriously weakened
  The connection of the parts – the bolts, plates, screws, glue or pegs that hold it all together. These must
not be cut or changed without professional advice

   

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 There are two accepted building methods for roof frames — the truss
frame and the conventional frame.

Truss Frames

Truss frames (also called web frames) are built at the factory and are shipped to the job site in large pieces.
Once at the job site they are assembled by framing carpenters. Truss frames are easily identifiable by the
way they look.

Characteristics of Truss Frames

 Truss frames are webbed together.

 The lumber may be 2" by 4" including the rafters.

 Truss frames are joined with metal ties.

 The roof system distributes weight to the ceiling joist.

 The webs of lumber may resemble a "W".

Truss Roof System 

A truss roof system should never be altered nor should truss roof systems be converted to living or storage
space. Load are pre-calculated to handle the weight of the roof system, ice and snow. Additional weight
could cause the roof system to collapse.

Conventional Frames

Conventional roof frames (also called stick built roof frames) are constructed on the job site during the
house framing phase of construction.

Characteristics of Conventional Frames

 2" by 6" or larger pieces of lumber are used to form the rafters and ceiling joist.

 Collar ties a few feet below the ridge beam.

  A general open space.

Conventional Roof Frames 

Conventional roof frames can shift the weight of the roof system to the perimeter walls and other load
bearing interior walls. Load bearing capacities are determined by the size and spans of the lumber used to
frame the roof system and the floor system. Conventional roof systems can be modified to accommodate
living space, skylights, dormers and other structural changes with relatively little modification.

Types of Roof Trusses

By Emily Beach, eHow Contributor

Types of Roof Trusses

A roof truss is a building material used to frame and support the roof structure of a home. While traditional
roof framing was built on-site using lumber or steel, the majority of new homes today are built with pre-
manufactured truss systems. There are many different types of roof trusses available to accommodate
different home designs and roof loads.

Types
1. While many different trusses are available for roof construction, they can usually be broken down
into one of two basic categories. Flat trusses, known as parallel-chord or girders, are used to construct flat
roofs. Pitched, or common, trusses are used to build sloped-roof structures. Hip, gambrel or bowstring
designs are popular examples of common trusses.
Identification
2. All types of trusses have the same basic components and structure. The name "truss" describes a
triangular design, which may range from a simple individual triangle to a large number of interconnected
units. The outside framing members are known as chords, while the smaller connecting members are
called webs. A point where the truss rests on a load-bearing wall is known as a bearing point, and a king
post is a vertical support that divides the bottom chord on many types of trusses.
Function
3. Roof trusses are used to carry and support the weight of the roof deck and any finish material used
to cover the roof. This weight can be quite significant if clay or slate roof tiles are used, or it may be very
light when used to support asphalt shingles or rolled roofing. The chords support the roof while the webs
brace and stabilize the chords, helping to distribute the load across the entire truss to the bearing walls on
either side.
Benefits
4. One of the primary benefits to truss construction is the ability to span much longer areas than with
traditional stick framing. Because trusses are designed by engineers, they are also safer and more reliable
 than alternative materials. Truss roof systems can be erected much more quickly and efficiently than
framed roofs, and a variety of different truss designs are available offer versatility to builders and
homeowners.
Drawbacks
5. Because of the triangular shape of a truss, homeowners will find that roof trusses can greatly
reduce the amount of usable space in the attic. This can cause problems with storage, or may even cut into
potential living space. Trusses are also generally more expensive than stick framing in terms of upfront
cost, though the associated labor savings may offset this higher material cost.
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Roof trusses serve a pair of critical functions for a building. There are many different types of roof trusses.
Which truss design to use depends on a number of factors and that decision is best left to a professional
engineer.

What Is a Roof Truss?

1. A roof truss is a frame, typically made out of wood. The frame is composed of a series of
connected triangles as that particular shape has great structural stability.
What Does a Roof Truss Do?
2. A roof truss does a couple of different things. Primarily, it supports the components of a home's
roof, including roof sheathing, felt paper and shingles. Secondarily, a roof truss adds structural integrity to
the home's envelope by helping tie it together from the top.
Why Are Roof Trusses Important
3. Without roof trusses a building would have no platform for a roof. Further, the building envelope
would be significantly weaker.
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