Installing Roof Trusses On A Shed

Roof trusses comprise two rafters holding up the structure of the roof.

Installing roof trusses on a shed.

Nail in place to attach the trusses to the foundation of your shed and to keep them in place for the addition of your roof. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Workers manually move the first truss to the end of the roof and stand. Video 10 install roof sheathing.

Next put these cross ties near the rafter s bottom in case you do not care for an inside space or if perhaps you need. Video 9 build install soffit ladders. Video 8 install lp smart side panels part 1. Video 12 install lp smart side panels part 2.

Video 13 installing 3. The number of trusses you need depends on the length of the shed. Lay them in pair with the ends meeting. Homes have 24 truss spacing.

You will need a minimum of two but for longer sheds you may need several. When these are finished they need to be lifted in place onto the top of the shed before the rest of the roof is installed. Typically the contractor sets most or all of the trusses on the side of the roof opposite the location of truss number one. Video 11 install fascia boards soffit material.

It also helps to add metal angle brackets at the bearing points where your trusses meet your shed. Video 7 skirting base trim options. They need to be secure for permanent use. Determine roof truss spacing 24 on center is fine for shed trusses.

Video 6 installing the trusses.