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Scissor trusses were required on this project because of this...

So the one on the left side looks like it's the way to go: Does the 12" overhang construction look ok? This is 2x4 construction and the trusses will be notched out for the lookouts. Model on right: Thank you all for your insight!

OK so it looks like it's settled. Balloon up. I'll post a pic..

Looks great LX. I actually went through your thread before posting. Thanks for the advice.

It looks like a lot of people do it this way but it is not recommended: "A flat bottom chord gable end frame used with adjacent trusses that have sloped bottom chords creates a hinge in the wall/gable interface that is below the bottom chord plane diaphragm. This condition is prohibited...

That's just it - from what I understand you should not use normal gable trusses for the ends in a system with scissor trusses. True? Which way to go? Horizontal top plate or balloon on the ends?: ..will post pics when my post count is up to 5 :)

I'm constructing a 14'x20' scissor truss garage and when I went to order the 14' trusses they would not sell me gable style trusses for the ends - engineer would not approve the design. I figured I would just run up studs from the double top plate on the cap ends. Digging a little deeper it...