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Truss Bracing

Truss bracing can be divided into 3 groups: temporary, permanent and individual component bracing.

Temporary Bracing:	Required to hold the trusses in position until the other bracing members are installed. The design of temporary bracing will depend on the roof shape and the type of building, and is designed by the builder or the project engineer.
Permanent Bracing:	Holds the truss assembly plumb and straight and resists lateral loads on the roof. Permanent roof bracing should be designed in conjunction with the bracing of the entire frame structure.
Individual Component Bracing:	Shown on the truss engineering sheets. Top chords of the trusses are normally sheathed which provides the bracing for this component. In the case of steel clad roofs the maximum spacing of purlins will be specified. Trusses with no sheathing because they are below the piggy backs or conventional framing must be strapped at the maximum purlin spacing.
Bottom Chord Bracing:	Specified as 2x material at intervals along the bottom chord. These braces are positioned on top of the bottom chord.
Web Bracing:	Shown on the engineering two ways; as lateral bracing which will connect 3 or more web members of 3 or more trusses to prevent buckling of the web, or as a 'T' brace, which is a 2x member, nailed along the length of the web.

See the engineering page for more information on where to find web bracing requirements.

Note: Roof truss bracing is an important component of the complete building structure. This guide is a general suggestion only. Builders should consult the project engineer or other authority having jurisdiction for specific details on their building bracing.

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