In this video we cover how to brace a conventionally framed roof and why it is important to do so.
Lateral bracing roof.
Certain truss members require bracing in order to carry the full design load.
Images on this page use colors to identify bracing.
Continuous lateral bracing or restraint is very important.
The angle between these two marks is 45 degrees from horizontal and if your roof is a 45 degree roof the line between these two points is perpendicular to your rafters.
There are two separate types of bracing to be concerned about.
Proper bracing is critical for a strong structure that will stand up to mother nature.
The overall lateral stability of the structure is subject to the building inspectors approval and additional bracing may be required.
The roof itself appears perfectly braced front to back and at either lateral side there is a brick wall its a semi detached house and its been like that since 1970 and in no danger of falling down.
You will learn some great tricks for using braces to keep.
Permanent bracing listed on the truss design drawing for specific web members and permanent bracing for the roof or floor system.
Running the length of the building green bottom cord lateral bracing blue top cord purlins bracing 3 truss clusters on each end every 20.