I am buying a new home, just got my inspection report. In the report it stated that the trusses are manufactured and are 24" on center. He said the roof sheathing sags in various sports a little between the trusses but noted this is typical of homes with these type of truss systems. Did not emphasize it as a major concern, but should I be, or this this normal for a manufactured roof truss system?
2007-03-10 09:21:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what i would be more concerned with is 1) what size are the trusses and 2) what size ply wood is on the roof. depending on where you live in the north east most trusses are at least a 2x8 and i would not use plywood that is less then 5/8 thick. how many layer of roofing materials are on the roof is should not be more then 2 . and how bad are the sags. you may consider getting an engineer to inspect the roof system if you are unsure.roof clips are use to keep the plywood from blowing off in a hurricane. fow old is the house you can paln on some sagging because of the 24 " on center. if the roof is less then 10 years old there really should not show any signs of sagging
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If these are engineered support beams, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Although 24 inches on center is pretty far apart. Where I live the minimum is 16 inches, with 12 inches the suggested spacing for heavy loads. But, as I said, if these are engineered supports I think they will take the weight quite well. You can do a quick check yourself with a 6 foot level. Put up a stepladder that will allow you to reach the trusses from below. Place the level across 4 of the trusses at a time. Does the level meet each of the trusses equally (flat), or are the trusses buckling in some manner so that the level touches only one or two? If your trusses are flat, with a level spanning them able to touch all of them, this means that there is no warping to worry about.
2016-03-28 13:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I am buying a new home, just got my inspection report. In the report it stated that the trusses are manufactured and are 24" on center. He said the roof sheathing sags in various sports a little between the trusses but noted this is typical of homes with these type of truss systems. Did not...
2015-08-05 22:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spacing of trusses is purely a function of the truss design. 600mm (24") is pretty normal. By sheathing, I assume you mean some kind of roof sarking? It should sag so that any condensate travels to the extremity of the roof rather than ponding between the battens - assuming you have a metal or tiled roof....
2007-03-10 12:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the standard is 16" on center for roof trusses
2007-03-14 08:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-27 08:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jaysons got it right probably didnt use h clips.
They are a fairly new product where i live. Weve only been using them for about three years. Its still safe. trusses should be 24 inches on center.
2007-03-10 11:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by TALLEYMAN 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is normal, but you need to make sure there are h-clips in every seam in beetween the trusses they are little metal clips to keep the weight evenly distributed.
2007-03-10 09:37:28 · answer #10 · answered by jayson s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋