Before you decide to modify trusses for attic space you should be aware that it s not as easy as you may think.
Best garage workshop pole barn attic storage between trusses.
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Floors are designed to support 40 pounds per square foot just like a residential home.
So if your ceiling is unfinished you have some excess carrying capacity up there.
Attic storage on the other hand is a rectangular enclosed area built inside of the attic space see photo above.
The horizontal bottom chords of most garage trusses are designed to carry the weight of drywall and insulation.
I am planning to build a pole barn for hay storage and would like to know your recommendation for truss design spacing size material for perlins post etc.
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A 4 and 12 pitch is what i think would be sufficent.
Converting a common truss into an attic truss can improve your home s value so it s worth it if you have the skills for such a project.
The roof pitches can range from 4 12 to 8 12 all of which provides greater flexibility and costs less than attic trusses.
Is a safe estimate.
Do your research beforehand for best results.