2007-11-29 13:25:23 · 2 answers · asked by Edward P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You should definitely consult with a professional truss manuf since this is an engineering problem to calculate the load bearing weight. You may need a center steel support beam if the trusses are going to span the whole 24 feet without any load bearing walls near the center. I would also suggest using parallam lumber instead of 2x6's. No matter what you use you are probably still going to need a load bearing center point to prevent collapse. Also keep in mind that you will need to spec the trusses to pass building codes in your area. Consult an expert before attempting this job.
2007-11-29 13:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by hoosierman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to contact a commercial lumber company who will recommend a truss builder who assembles trusses which span 24 feet.. They may even suggest how the garage is to be built and the strength if the side walls to support a heavy accumulation of snow, if you reside in that type of climate. Get all the facts right before you commit.
2007-11-29 21:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋