When installing roof trusses by hand it s important to make sure all members are fitted perfectly prior to lifting the trusses to the top floor.
How to set roof trusses by hand.
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They need to be set by hand first so the hip jacks can be attached.
Apply a thin layer of construction adhesive to the backside of a plate.
Use washer head screws to secure all of the joints of steel trusses and keep a spacing of about 12 inches between screws.
Start with your first sheet and place it in such a manner that it overhangs up to inches at the edge.
Workers manually move the first truss to the end of the roof and stand.
These trusses are used for a hip roofing system.
Many builders assemble and brace the crap out of these trusses on the ground as a whole to allow the crane to lift the entire set in one shot.
Now it is time for the major part that requires great care.
Then flip it over and press it firmly into place over a joint between two truss beams.
Glue metal gusset plates to truss joints then nail each point gently taking care not to damage the wood.
These trusses help provide a secure foundation for the other trusses during the remainder of the set.