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    A scissors truss is a kind of truss used primarily in buildings, in which the bottom chord members cross each other, connecting to the angled top chords at a point intermediate on the top chords' length, creating an appearance similar to an opened pair of scissors.

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    To create scissor trusses

    1. Select Build> Framing> Roof Truss from the menu.
    2. Click and drag to draw a roof truss perpendicular to the ridge line of the roof and ceiling planes.

    Subsequently, question is, how far can you span a scissor truss? With 70 ft. scissors trusses, the code (IBC 2303.4. 1.3) requires that the contractor enlist the services of a registered professional engineer to design the temporary bracing system. This requirement applies anytime trusses span 60 ft. or more.

    Correspondingly, are scissor trusses strong?

    Because a portion of the strength of the truss is due to its depth – when the interior slope is increased, the truss has less “meat” left to carry the imposed loads. As a general rule of thumb, the scissor truss will be 15 to 30% more expensive than a standard truss.

    How much does a scissor truss cost?

    For a 2,000 square foot home, roof truss installation typically costs between ,200 and ,000. Youll spend anywhere from .50 to .50 per square foot for materials alone, or between and , though extremely long and complex types can reach each. Labor runs anywhere from to per hour.

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