Truss Roof Addition

These types of trusses are often used to create multilevel roof lines or construct additions to an existing building.

Truss roof addition.

Stick frame trusses. For safety purposes it s best to have two people hold the truss in place where it meets the 2 by 4 and one or two people to set the truss upright and fasten it. Then mount new trusses on the new addition walls. Floor wall height.

This brings us to the point that putting a rafter beside a wood truss or. Tie into the end of an existing gable roof by removing existing facing boards wall siding and any other obstructions back to the first truss of the old roof. Matching the two different roof framing styles. You ll notice the difference in how the boards are cut to.

It can take various forms and often used for aesthetic purposes adding height and focal interest to the ceiling. To properly install each truss you will use 2 by 4 wood strips from the ground up to hold the truss in place on each side of the roof. Butt the first new truss against the old one. A cantilever truss allows for level coverage past the exterior wall such as patios porches entryways and other offsets in the building elevation by moving one or both bearings inward from the end of the bottom chord up to 1 4 of the span.

26 foot addition example the two different roof framing styles.