Pole Barn Roof Truss Spacing

Pole barn truss spacing.

Pole barn roof truss spacing.

Trusses 2 o c trusses can also be set 4 o c for steeper roof pitch appeal but eliminating attic storage and flooring building 1 and building 2 building 3 for similar attic area pics. Many post frame or pole barn construction use 8 foot spacing between trusses. Attic trusses are great for living space or storage space. Typically larger trusses 72 and 80 were two ply.

For many traditional stick frame builders trusses spaced 8 feet apart seems unnatural but thanks to the ingenuity of modern engineering it is a very common building design. Of course local building codes and regulations may also determine how many trusses and the spacing necessary for each post frame structure. Pole barn construction spaces the trusses 8 feet apart or even up to 12 feet apart depending on the building design. For example you might use a 35 spreader bar on a 70 span truss.

The practicality cost effectiveness and ease of construction of pole buildings is based upon efficient use of the fewest amount of materials to do the most work within safe engineering design. Hundreds of thousands of pole barns are in use today with trusses spaced every 12 feet or even more. With traditional stick frame construction the trusses are usually spaced 2 feet apart. Truss bracing temporary truss bracing is critical to ensure safety and to protect the integrity of the truss structure until permanent bracing is in place.

Large span trusses require multiple pickup points using a spreader bar on the crane. Post frame roofs in severe weather conditions.