Parallel Chord Roof Truss Span Chart

Included are a series of representative roof truss span tables that will give you an idea of the truss spans available for a particular load condition load duration lumber type and truss configuration.

Parallel chord roof truss span chart.

Jbs 11 17 truss types. And parallel to floor truss span strongback lateral supports 24 max. Tcdl 10 psf and bcdl 5 psf 3. Roof floor truss manual 7 31 08 10 43 am page 12.

The cap truss is very similar to a gable truss with webs transferring loads vertically into the base truss below it. You can use sbca s span charts to roughly determine truss sizes available. Parts of a truss framed roof gable end valley set gi rde t u s dutch hip girder dutch hip framing stepdown hip framing end jack stepdown girder stepdown truss c om n truss 2141 james d hagood halifax va 24558 434 572 1379. Live load l 480 total load l 360 5.

The shapes and spans shown here represent only a fraction of the millions of designs produced by alpine engineers. Maximum deflection is limited by l 360 or l 480 under live load. The bottom chord of the cap truss is typically moved up 1 1 2 for 2x4 continuous lateral restraints over the flat top chord of the base truss or the thickness of whatever material may be used 3 4 for plywood osb etc. Tcll top chord floor live load 2.

Keep in mind that these tables are for estimations only. The partial scissor truss is similar except that the bottom chord slopes up in one direction and then straight down while the remaining portion is flat. Spans shown are in feet 4. The truss is a framework consisting of rafters posts and struts which supports your roof.

Total load psf duration factor live load psf roof type 55 1 15 40 snow shingle 55 1 15 30 snow tile 47 30 snow 40 20 snow 1 25 20. The offset scissor truss has a bottom chord that is flat for a distance and then is vaulted up and back down. Typical flat parallel chord trusses stepdown hip h ip g rde california hip. Openings are to be located in the center of the span max opening width is 24 inches 7.

Spacing of trusses are center to center in inches. Alpine truss designs are engineered to meet specific span configuration and load conditions. The important point to keep in mind when you use your truss calculator is that every truss calculation is completely unique and is based on the size of your roof and its specific dimensions. 72 5 0 mi ni m u m girder floor truss floor truss jacks a a bearing wall girder floor truss floor truss jacks bearing wall cantilevered floor truss two 2x rim joists 24 max.

Top and bottom chords braced by structural sheathing 6.