How To Cut Attic Trusses

One use of trusses is for the support of a roof.

How to cut attic trusses.

Most common attic trusses for homes and garages are made with 2x4 s. Let s compare common roof trusses with the roof framing materials that were used in your parent s house. Cut the ends to the angle indicated on the blueprint. 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. Adjust the mitre saw for the cut. This is the steepest commonly built roof. These trusses are usually engineered by a structural engineering company in order to carry a specific roof load.

Be very precise with this cut since unlike the plumb cut you can t saw all the way through the board. Your parents roof rafters were probably made from 2x8 s and could have been 2x10 s or. While they look the same you probably didn t notice the subtle differences. Homeowners should avoid cutting or modifying their roof trusses.

Trusses are similar to roof rafters. Carefully follow the lines you ve marked for the tail cut so that it maintains the specific measurements and angles.