Hello guys,
First of all, your suggestions for the she I built were great and thanks to you I did a good job!
Now, I’m going to build a house addition enclosing the deck. 12×16. I was wondering if I can build gable roof trusses by using 2×4 or if I need 2×6. The length would be 12 feet, spacing 24 inches apart? I’m also thinking what roof pitch I could use to not get too high with it. What do you suggest? Thank you for your help.
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I'm not sure why you're even talking trusses here. Trusses, even site built need to be engineered. Why not just go with conventional framing? 2x4s @ 16" oc would be fine for the rafter's 6' span. The ceiling joists depending on species could be 2x4s at the limit of their span or easily 2x6. Get some span tables. Your local building department probably has a handout.
Thank you very much. I'm going to follow your suggestions.