Roof Truss Span Chart

Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12.

Roof truss span chart.

Span tables below illustrate common combinations of the multiple variables available. 1 spans shown in charts. Typical roof truss design spans general notes. Geometry loading spacing bearing conditions etc.

Keep in mind that these tables are for estimations only. More roof calculators roof truss calculator how to cut rafters. Alpine truss designs are engineered to meet specific span configuration and load conditions. Tcll 40 psf tcll 80 psf tcll 125 psf truss spacing truss spacing truss spacing.

Every trussteel roof truss is a custom design based upon the unique load span bearing use and code criteria of a particular project. Included are a series of representative roof truss span tables that will give you an idea of the truss spans available for a particular load condition load duration lumber type and truss configuration. View joist rafter tables. You can use sbca s span charts to roughly determine truss sizes available.

The truss calculator will determine your roof trusses based on key inputs related to the pitch span and overhang of your roof. The shapes and spans shown here represent only a fraction of the millions of designs produced by alpine engineers. To size joists and rafters use the maximum span tables for southern yellow pine. Total load psf duration factor live load psf roof type 55 1 15 40 snow shingle 55 1 15 30 snow tile 47 30 snow 40 20 snow 1 25 20.

Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os. Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters. Visit the roof framing page for more information on cutting roof rafters and visit the roof pitch calculator for determining rafter lengths based on rise and run. Floor truss span chart each individual floor truss design is unique based on multiple variables.

4 oc 25 5 0 5 psf truss member sizing no ceiling dimensional lumber required. The load span tables shown below demonstrate only a tiny subset of the possible combinations available with trussteel cfs roof trusses. This rafter span calculator is species specific for douglas fir hemlock etc.