Existing Roof trussess on new RSJ on double detached garage

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by The Shadow, Apr 7, 2017.

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  1. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    Hi can roof trussess be installed straight on top of a RSJ, or would it need a wooden wall plate fixed to it, if so what would be the best way of fixing wood on to the top of the RSJ.

    I am just thinking that the roof trussess would need nailing / fixing to the RSJ in some way.
    Or would the weight of the roof tiles and batterns be sufficient to hold the roof trussess in place

    Thanks for any help
     
    The Shadow, Apr 7, 2017
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  2. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    is this an existing roof?
     
    CGN, Apr 7, 2017
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  3. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    Wall plate on the steel, this can be fixed either by a Hilti nail gun firing nails straight into the steel, or drilling holes into the steel and screwing up into the wall plate.
     
    Phil the Paver, Apr 7, 2017
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  4. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    Yes an existing roof on a double detached garage. I am removing single garage doors and replacing with a double garage door. The existing roof trusses are sat on 8 x 3 wooden lintels, i am removing the wood lintels and replacing with a new RSJ .

    Just wanted to know if the existing roof trusses can just sit on top of the new RSJ or do i need a wall plate fixed to the top of RSJ
     
    The Shadow, Apr 7, 2017
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  5. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    #3
     
    Phil the Paver, Apr 7, 2017
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  6. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    Sorry i dont know what that means ?
     
    The Shadow, Apr 8, 2017
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  7. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    It means the answer was in the third post.
     
    chippie244, Apr 8, 2017
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  8. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    Phil the paver an Chippie 244, do i actually need a wall plate fixed to the RSJ or can the existing roof trusses just sit on top of the steel ?
     
    The Shadow, Apr 8, 2017
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  9. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    What does post 3 say and has anyone disagreed with it.
     
    chippie244, Apr 8, 2017
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  10. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    I'm sure if he keeps asking, someone will say "yes fix them straight on the RSJ" :D:D:D
     
    Phil the Paver, Apr 8, 2017
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  11. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Yes fix them straight on the RSJ, if you want your roof to fall down. :):)
    Happy now :p:p
     
    chippie244, Apr 8, 2017
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  12. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    No i dont want my roof to fall down thats why i was asking for your valued experience.

    Think we got there in the end, and an answer like this would have sufficed.

    Yes a wooden wallplate is required fixed on top of the RSJ with an approved fixing.
     
    The Shadow, Apr 9, 2017
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  13. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    So you knew all along. :D:D:D:D:D
     
    Phil the Paver, Apr 9, 2017
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  14. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    No Phil, i honestly didnt know. i have just got to lift the heavy bugger up into place.
     
    The Shadow, Apr 9, 2017
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  15. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    Hire a Genie.

    genielift-web.jpg
     
    Phil the Paver, Apr 9, 2017
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  16. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    If you get this type of genie he can get the RSJ in place and you will have two wishes left ;)

    upload_2017-4-9_18-52-47.jpeg
     
    sospan, Apr 9, 2017
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  17. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    Talking of wishes.

    2017-03-01 19.00.56.jpg


    :D:D:D:D:D:D
     
    Phil the Paver, Apr 9, 2017
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  18. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    You had your answer in the third post but you chose to ignore it.
     
    chippie244, Apr 9, 2017
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  19. The Shadow

    The Shadow Member

    Is that one of Bernard Mannings jokes re branded.
     
    The Shadow, Apr 9, 2017
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  20. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    It's just Phil demonstrating his intellect, don't worry, his professional advice is much better than his political preferences.
     
    chippie244, Apr 9, 2017
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