Recent content by liljohn1972

Ok, so it looks like the traditional 2' center regular trusses is the way to go. That is simple enough I'd rather spend the money now than pay for it later.

I am in southwest MO. As far a nailing, I am being very diligent in the nailing pattern, I am also adding noggins at the seems of the Zip, so it will be getting the full nailing pattern on all 4 sides. The ceiling loads are actually why I decided not to go with the chicken house trusses. They...

I am sheathing the wall with 7/16 zip board, the trusses will also all fall on studs.

From what I understand, post frame trusses are more or less beefed up residential trusses made to span longer distances and are typically placed closer to 8' on centers as opposed to residential trusses that are every 2'.

I know that code is minimum requirements and I am not looking to skirt around them, just looking to do something a little different.

Just a couple pictures of the process. I'll add more soon. I haven't taken any in a while.

Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the forum, but i have lurked for as long as I can remember. Now I need help with something and I am hoping you guys can help. I am building a 34x48 garage and it is stick built with 2x6's on 2' centers. I was wondering about using post frame trusses on it every 4'...