Steel Shed Roof Truss Design

Add a gusset at each corner of the truss and on each side.

Steel shed roof truss design.

Allow the glue to dry and nail in place for added security. 24 on center is fine for shed trusses. Made in the usa. The gable shed has a roof like a house so the roof trusses will have a peak in the middle.

Roof trusses for a shed are simple enough without having to use any specific engineering instructions. If you live in an area where you get absolutely tons of snow and have a low pitched roof on your shed then go ahead and put them 16 on center. Paint dipped for rust protection. However most homes use pre fabricated engineered trusses designed for 24 on center.

Homes have 24 truss spacing. Both of the stop blocks are designed to give you added stability as you place the trusses on the top of your shed. Now you can firmly glue and nail the gussets to each corner of the truss assembly. When spaced 10ft they will withstand 110mph winds and 32 lbs ft snow load.

The steel roof truss is one of structural engineering s most important and iconic elements. The truss sides will be equal in length and width to fit equally on the shed walls. Made of individual members with equal counteracting tensile and compressive forces its purpose is designed to behave as a single object which carries supports a load over a span. We can help you design pole barns to meet so many needs we supply a wide range of steel trusses.