An Overview of 30 Foot Gambrel Roof Trusses

Are you interested in creating a gambrel roof for your home or commercial building? If so, you’ve likely come across the term “gambrel truss.” Gambrel trusses, also known as barn trusses, are an important component of a gambrel roof structure. In this blog post, we’ll describe what a 30 foot gambrel roof truss is and how to install it on your building. 

What Is A Gambrel Roof Truss? 

A gambrel roof truss is a type of triangular framework that supports the weight of the roofing material and helps to disperse the load evenly across the building structure. These triangular frames are typically made from wood and assembled using metal connectors and bolts. The most common size for a gambrel roof truss is 30 feet long, although shorter lengths can be used depending on the size of your building. 

Pros and cons of Gambrel roof trusses

Gambrel roofs, like mansard roofs, offer extra space with minimal impact on the structure's overall footprint. This makes them a popular choice for buildings such as barns and sheds, where storing items without taking up additional land can be important. Attics can also be easily constructed in existing spaces with gambrel and mansard roofs to accommodate additional storage without utilizing any extra land. By installing a gambrel or mansard roof, you can maximize the potential of any structure while minimizing your building's impact on the surrounding area.

Contractors typically use gambrel roofs due to their open design, though they are more prone to collapse under the pressures of heavy snow and rainfall. The same is true for areas that experience strong winds or hurricanes since the roof only covers two sides of the home, it can easily be pulled away from the house. For this reason, it's important that those with gambrel roofs keep up with yearly inspections which can add up in cost over time. Nonetheless, regular maintenance will help ensure the health and safety of your roof over years to come.

Gambrel roof truss prices

Gambrel roofs offer an attractive and cost-efficient option for many construction projects. The price of these roofs will, however, vary depending on the location, type of building requiring coverage, and materials selected. For example, a 2,000-square-foot roof may cost anywhere from €14,919 to €26,114. On average you can expect to spend about €7.4 - €13 for framing materials plus labour costs per square foot. 

Gambrel Truss Installation 

Installing a gambrel truss requires some basic carpentry skills as well as knowledge about how to safely use power tools such as saws and drills. Before beginning the installation process, make sure all necessary materials are gathered and organized in an orderly manner. Once everything is ready, it’s time to begin attaching each piece of wood together using metal connectors and bolts. Start by securing one end of the frame to its desired location before moving onto the other side of the frame and repeating until all pieces are secure. Make sure all connections are tight before moving on to another part of the frame. 

Once all pieces have been securely fastened together, check each connection again for any signs of weakness or instability. Finally, add in any additional support beams or braces if needed to ensure extra stability for your structure when completed. Keep in mind that larger structures such as those measuring over 30 feet may require additional bracing than smaller structures due to their increased weight-bearing capacity requirements.