First it’s rain, snow then sweltering heat, but the three season room truss system is finally going up. Keep in mind, this is pretty much a one man project so far, except for the help of my wife to lift the trusses.  The first truss was pretty hairy, but after the second truss, they go up fast & easy.

The truss is an engineered scissor type with a 6/12 outside pitch and a 3/12 inside pitch.
Each truss weighs about 125lbs.
The trusses can be special ordered from Menards for about $120 each.
The truss in manufactured by Midwest Manufacturing from Menards.

The hot weather has passed and we are into some more seasonable weather, so tomorrow I’ll continue with the work on the back section which is being built using standard 2×8 rafters. We’ll also be swinging up the last four trusses and the front ladder overhang. That should be fun.

I was a bit surprised to see that Midwest Manufacturing used 2×4′s in the construction of this truss, especially since it was 30 feet long, but the truss is quite sturdy and less “floppy” than you might expect.

Once it’s hung and your add a few support studs between each truss, you’ll find they become rock solid. I don’t recommend walking on the inside spans because they are not rated for a very high load.

You will see most of the work is being done using a makeshift 2×4 scaffold in the center of the room. This makes hanging these babies a breeze.  Stay tuned!

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