Anyone,
I am building the 20x30. I have completed the wall framing, set the beams for the loft inside, set the collar ties, and built the trusses as per the pan specs. I have some help lined up for this Friday to set my trusses on the walls. One small problem, the H10 truss ties specified in the plans are not a stock item and want be in this Friday. I can't push off my help, it was to hard to get cordinated for this Friday. Is there any other alternative I could use or a temporary measure (toe-nailing) until I get the H10 ties. Please help.
Thanks 8-)
The H-10 is only one of many connectors that could be used to make a solid connection between the rafter and the plate.
One of the most universally available would be the A-35 framing anchor. I'll bet you can find several ways to get it to tie both the rafter and the blocking to the top plates.
Every job site should have a bag of these sitting around anyway. ;)
Thanks John.
Hey John or Glenn,
I went by and picked up some A35 connectors. Should I assume that I will need two connectors for each truss leg?
Thanks
Many of the Simpson illustrations show only one used - one situation shows 2. There are multiple applications. The only thing I would worry about if using 2 is to use them in a manner that won't cause so many nails in one area that it will split the wood.
Simpson A35 (http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/LTP4-LTP5-A34-A35.html)
Simpson H connectors (http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/H.html)
How well you have to tie it down may depend on your local conditions.
I'm sure John can give you better information. I just assist him with the forum and have decent general building knowledge.
I concure with Glenn, one A35 per rafter is generally enough for a standard load environment and about all you can install without breaking things up. If you are in a big earthquake or high wind area the H-10 (or H-1 if more available) will give you more lock-down resistance to side and uplift loads.