COST ($$) Difference between Truss & Dimensional Lumber Roof System

[Bordeauxman]

Footprint: 36' wide (2 bays & workshop), 24' deep footprint.
Roof: 12'x12' pitch
1st Floor Height: 10'
Location: Hudson Valley, NY State

Does anyone have a rough cost savings idea when using a truss system instead of dimensional lumber to build the roof system? All work would be highered out to a turn key contractor. I'm trying to get an idea if the difference is $2,000 or $12,000 or some completely different number??


Thank you in advance for you help!

 

[readhead]

Ask for it to be quoted both ways. We need more info. Is the attic for storage only? Will it be livable space? Do you want to install a lift? 10' is kind of short.
For maximum space, cutting the roof would be the way to go.

 

[John in OH]

I assume when you say "dimension lumber" you are referring to an on-site, stick-built truss system?

Well, I can't give a comparison, but when I built my shop (34' x 54') I used attic trusses 34' long with an additional 1' overhang on each end. Attic room formed by the trusses was 12' wide x 8' high. Cost of each truss was, IIRC, $145 each. That was about 3 years ago.

I can't imagine that a stick-built system can in any way compete with pre-fab trusses and I would guess the cost of a contracted, stick-built will be 2 to 4 times more. Plus, it will take quite a bit of time. But, this is all speculation on my part.

 

[CanadaBoy]

The issue we have in our area is you need a stamped engineered drawing which a truss place will do for you where the dimensional will need to hire engineer to design. To me I went with truss place as it really was not much more than the materials and they deliver for nothing. If I had to guess, those trusses would be around $3000 based on what my quote was but could be way off.

 

[JCByrd24]

Assuming you want storage/living space because of the 12:12 pitch. The cost difference will be pretty small on a building that size. More important is the fact that with trusses you won't have any beams/posts. True traditional stick built will have to have them. Now there is another option, floor trusses and then stick roof. At 24' deep this is doable and may be the best of both worlds. Floor trusses are easier to ship and handle, and may avoid a shipping and/or crane charges. Additionally, you will double your floor space upstairs over attic trusses. It's not all usable as living space, but great storage space, especially for extra lumber/steel stock/etc. Your building will be a little bit taller in this case as the floor trusses will probably be 16" deep.

 

[Bsj04]

From what I understand is what you save on framing it yourself vs. using trusses is spent on labor. It almost comes out the same. I used trusses because of the options available.

 

[Bordeauxman]

Just to add a bit...

2/3 (work shop and 1 bay) will have attic above so therefore an "attic truss" system. the 3rd section will have a lift so therefore a "scissor truss" system for that 3rd.

STORAGE ONLY in the attic area. No living at all.

Dimensional Lumber: Structural ridge beam, support columns, 2"x12" rafter framing.

The dimensional lumber system would provide more useable space but with a lot more labor.

Stamped Engineering Drawings: Required in our municipality on any project over 10'x10' imprint and/or over $10k.

 

[LB-1911]

Footprint: 36' wide (2 bays & workshop), 24' deep footprint.
Roof: 12'x12' pitch
1st Floor Height: 10'
Location: Hudson Valley, NY State

Does anyone have a rough cost savings idea when using a truss system instead of dimensional lumber to build the roof system? All work would be highered out to a turn key contractor. I'm trying to get an idea if the difference is $2,000 or $12,000 or some completely different number??


Thank you in advance for you help!

You may want to stop by or contact Brad's Barns & Gazebos
We are conveniently located in Ulster County in New York State's picturesque Hudson Valley, only 4 miles from NYS Thruway exit 19 in Kingston, NY

http://www.bradsbarns.com/garages.html

edit to add - take a look at the "Lakeside" with a few tweaks I believe you would have what you want.
http://www.bradsbarns.com/two_story_garages.html

 

[readhead]

In this case you answered your own question. The scissor truss section would be hard to do with stick framing. Sounds like a truss job.