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Do Trusses Need Cross Bracing?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
Do Trusses Need Cross Bracing?

3 Truss Clusters on each end & every 20'
To strengthen the roof system truss clustering (cross bracing and wind bracing) is recommended at both end of the buildings and every 20 ' for longer span buildings.

How do you brace trusses?

Temporarily brace the first truss back to the ground, plumb, straight and in the correct position. Brace each successive truss back to the first truss with TrussSpacers. Alternatively, use a gauging rod to accurately space them and install continuous temporary ties to secure the trusses.

Is truss bracing necessary?

Proper bracing of trusses is critical to safety of the workers during erection, and proper bracing is required to make the trusses produce their design capacity. Additionally, adequate permanent bracing is necessary to enable the building to function as a structural system to resist all loads for which it is designed.

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