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Truss Dimension help

bighouse01

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Finally planning a pole barn. Are there any good websites I could look at dimensions for storage truss options? I'm looking for a 28' span to go over 10' walls and stay within an overall 20' height.

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A truss manufacturer should be able to make just about anything that you would want. Before you call, you should put together some of the key points regarding how you intend to use them. For example, how many will you need, and at what spacing will they be installed? Do you want overhangs on your building? Are you planning to install a ceiling and/or insulation? What kind of live and dead load ratings do you need?
 
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You don't have a location, but if you have a Menards near by they have drawings available on their website for all stock trusses showing span and height.

https://www.menards.com/main/e-trussDesigner.html

You can also do a quote request and they will forward the drawing with the quote

I'm in eastern NY, no menards here, sounds like a great store based on what i read here. I'm going to check out theire trusses though. Thanks you.
 
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bighouse01

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A truss manufacturer should be able to make just about anything that you would want. Before you call, you should put together some of the key points regarding how you intend to use them. For example, how many will you need, and at what spacing will they be installed? Do you want overhangs on your building? Are you planning to install a ceiling and/or insulation? What kind of live and dead load ratings do you need?

I'm hoping to be able to find a pole barn company that will put together a "kit" based on what i want, i'm just trying to arm myself with as much info and knowledge as possible before i make the call. i have abasic understanding of what i want, but not exactly what i need based on specs from an engineering view.
 

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About all the truss manufacturers and pole barn companies use computer applications that design their products, provide material lists, etc.

You can find a lot of good general information on the internet, but there are so many variables that it would be impractical for a company to show accurate dimensions for all possible combinations.

Your term "storage truss" is very general. It could mean anything from a truss designed for storage of few boxes of Christmas ornaments under a low roof to a good sized room with tall ceilings used to store heavy machinery.

Dimensions of trusses will vary not only with the desired interior height, but also with the dimensions of the lumber used to build them. Trusses spaced 8' on center will require heavier lumber than trusses spaced 12" on center. Wider storage areas and those designed for heavy loads will require heavier lumber than for narrow storage areas and minimal loads.

If you desire to insulate your building at some point in time, you need to plan for where any insulation will be located. It's difficult to install 12" of "attic" insulation when your trusses are built with 2" x 6" lumber. Ventilating the "attic" may also present a problem.

Don't forget that you need access to the storage area. A small trap door or pull down stairway may work fine if you are only storing a few boxes of Christmas ornaments. Something different may be required if you want easy access for storing large, bulky, heavy items.

If the 20' height limitation is other than self-imposed, you need to determine where measurements will be taken. This could be the top of the skirt board, bottom of the skirt board or ???
 
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