Have A 2x4 Running Perpendicular To Garage Roof Truss

Is it possible to strengthen the trusses or perhaps run a steel beam or two undern read more.

Have a 2x4 running perpendicular to garage roof truss.

When i bought the 3 4 ply wood and really to a look i had to take pause. Roof truss span tables alpine engineered products 15 top chord 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x4 2x6 2x6 2x4 2x6 2x6 bottom chord 2x4 2x4 2x6 2x4 2x4 2x6 2x4 2x4 2x6 2x4 2x4 2x6 2 12 24 24 33 27 27 37 31 31 43 33 33 46 2 5 12 29 29 39 33 33 45 37 38 52 39 40 55 3 12 34 34 46 37 39 53 40 44 60 43 46 64. I am adding electrical to a detached garage. Originally i just put loose boards down over the horizontal 2x4 base of the trusses.

On top of the trusses are 2x4s laid flat running perpendicular to the trusses 24 inches on center. I have an attic above my two car garage that i have been using as a storage area. On top of the 2x4s is metal roofing. The problem is the trusses are probably the minimum in construction code which leaves little to add storage.

If the distance was shorter i would have just run 2x6 s and not touched the trusses. It was built using pole barn construction. As demonstrated by the dent in my pickup s hood vibrations from the garage door opener can cause items to shimmy around and eventually crash down onto your car or you. The roof has trusses 48 inches on center the trusses are pre manufactures and made of 2x4s.

The roof supports are 2x4 trusses. Finally make sure stored items are securely locked in place. To make the area more useable and secure now i want to put in 5 8 plywood over those 2x4s.