Recent content by robinsbd

Guys, Op here. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and learning about attic trusses. I do in fact have an attic truss that was stick built on site. I have the 2x8 joists on 16” centers spanning 24’. I also have 2x4 boards tying every rafter to every joist using plywood gusset plates. I have 2 rows...

When post 5 and 13 mentions gusset plates and ties from the rafters to the joists, are you referring to the vertical 2x4 boards that connect the rafters to the joists? I believe I have those already. Here is a diagram similar to what I have now: I know this is best answered by an engineer...

I would prefer not to have a beam and posts down below on the ground level. What structure could be added in the loft space to beef it up? Upgrading to a 3/4 floor sounds like a good idea too. I’m not sure I understand how the truss would work or where it would be. I’m not looking to have...

This is just a quick drawing I did on my phone.

I didn’t have enough posts yet to post a simple drawing, but I might now

The 2 foot crossmembers below the ridge were put there after the fact strictly for the ceiling, which is not installed yet.

The loft is 12’ x 30’. The joists do run the 12’ length and they also go all the way across the 24’ between the outer walls because the garage itself is 24’ x 30’. The knee boards reduce the usable loft space to 12’ x 30’. Also, I forgot to mention that my builder added crossmembers up by the...

Yeah, I was afraid the 2x8 joists are a bit light. Is there a solution to provide needed strength?

I want to know what the strength of my loft is and what it is capable of. My garage is 24’ wide x 30’ deep. It has a gable type roof. The loft space has 9’ of headroom in the center. It would be nice to be able to use the space for something other than just for storage. I’m thinking game room...