How To Cut Attic Trusses

Cut the ends to the angle indicated on the blueprint.

How to cut attic trusses.

In regards to cutting trusses an excerpt from the nds national design specification for lumber is quoted in the hansen pole buildings construction manual. Cutting and altering of trusses is not permitted. This is the steepest commonly built roof. Homeowners should avoid cutting or modifying their roof trusses.

Saw along the line you marked for the birdsmouth cut. One use of trusses is for the support of a roof. Adjust the mitre saw for the cut. These trusses are usually engineered by a structural engineering company in order to carry a specific roof load.

Your parents roof rafters were probably made from 2x8 s and could have been 2x10 s or. Carefully follow the lines you ve marked for the tail cut so that it maintains the specific measurements and angles. Let s compare common roof trusses with the roof framing materials that were used in your parent s house. While they look the same you probably didn t notice the subtle differences.

Most common attic trusses for homes and garages are made with 2x4 s. Trusses are similar to roof rafters.