Just as there are many types of roofs with many roof parts there are many different types of roof trusses this extensive article explains through a series of custom truss diagrams the different truss configurations you can use for various roofs.
20 ft roof trusses.
Truss capacity is listed by pounds per square foot based on the following load rating criteria.
The more complex the truss framework is the greater quantity of these joints will be required.
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For a 2 000 square foot home roof truss installation typically costs between 7 200 and 12 000 you ll spend anywhere from 1 50 to 4 50 per square foot for materials alone or between 35 and 150 though extremely long and complex types can reach 400 each labor runs anywhere from 20 to 75 per hour ranges in both materials and labor are due to location size and roof complexity.
Pre manufactured stock trusses are constructed with spruce pine fir spf or southern yellow pine syp lumber.
A truss for a gable roof on one side of your home for example might need to be 15 feet 4 6 m long and 4 6 feet 1 2 1 8 m tall.
These trusses the meet building code criteria as specified by structural building components of america sbca and the truss plate institute tpi.
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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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.
The same thing is true for the bridge of the truss.
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These steel joints are needed to support the overall truss.
Just enter the dimensions of the roof rise and run to get started.
Finally the truss calculator will compute the best dimensional method to connect the pieces of the truss with steel joints and a bridge.
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They are designed at a 4 12 pitch to be spaced 2 foot on center.