With your first truss measuring out ok its time to cut and attach gusset plates.
Gambrel roof steel gusset.
A gambrel roof simply requires gusset beams and protective roof decks to be complete.
Gambrel roof a gambrel or barn style roof is simply a gable roof with a change in slope partway up the roof.
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Therefore few materials are used in the construction of a gambrel roof.
Thd sku 335216.
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There s no need for support beams and extra panels that modern roofs require in their construction.
Gusset angle great for home repair projects this 18 gauge galvanized steel model is embossed to add extra strength.
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Besides its unique appearance a gambrel roof also serves to maximize the usable floor space in the attic area.
Move slider or directly enter angle to alter sweep angle of lower rafters and change the shape.
The bottom chord which is the bottom of the framed truss.
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Then there is the top chord or rafters that are angled to make the roof pitch.
Used a gambrel roof using plywood gussets used 3 4 so the two sides match the rafter thickness and did not cut them full triangles.
For the gambrel truss we will need 6 total gusset plates made out of 1 2 material like osb or plywood.
Keep in mind that i used a ridge beam not a ridge board which substantially reduces the load and outward thrust issue.
Nail on gusset plates.
Plywood gussets could then be used to reinforce the joint if necessary.
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Nail gusset plates to the truss at all 3 connection spots with 8d common nails using 10 per connection 5 per each truss end.
There are three parts to the roof truss that you have to know.
Finally there are the gussets that hold the framed truss together.
You might want to read through this thread as well gambrel roof.
Easily installs with four 10 d nails.