Greenhouses, Sheds and Sun Rooms - roof trusses

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mtidwell
04-09-08, 07:24 AM
I am building a 10x16 shed and I'm in the middle of building my roof trusses. Two of my trusses are off about .25 from being square with the other trusses. Will this be a problem? Must they be perfect?

Also, According to my plans the end of the trusses stop at the end of the wall. I wanted the roof to overhang. Can I nail a 2x4to the end of the joists all the way across giving me a little support to have a small overhang. I just don't want the roof to stop exactly at the end of the wall.

Thanks,
Michael

Wirepuller38
04-09-08, 02:10 PM
"Two of my trusses are off about .25 from being square with the other trusses. Will this be a problem? Must they be perfect?"

What do you mean by "being square with the other trusses"?
How much overhang do you want at the ends?
mtidwell
04-09-08, 02:31 PM
Thanks for responding.


When I lay the truss on trusses I have already build the angle is off a little.

I'm wanting about a 4 inch overhang.

Wirepuller38
04-09-08, 05:22 PM
Most likely the 1/4 inch will not be noticable after the roof is completed. Shingles will hide minor differences such as this.

Rip a 2x4 down to 3 1/4 in. and fasten edge wise on the rake. Add a 3/4 in. trim board and you have 4 in. You may want to drop the ripped 2x4 down below the roof a bit to fit the trim board.