Truss Clips
By mati. Filed in Nudura |Tags: truss clips
After the walls are built, you have to think about how you are going to attach your trusses. We chose a truss clip that is only available from Florida. It gets buried into the concrete, and the trusses just slip into it later. Very simple. But you MUST mark everything accurately, and make sure you put them in absolutely straight!!!
We marked the walls with a marker, on both sides of where the concrete goes in. That way, there was a better chance of getting the truss clips in straight.
Then, we checked every position with an actual truss clip, to make sure there was no webs or rebar in the way.
Finally, we went around and put clear packing tape on top of each marking. Why? Simply because you won’t be able to see the marks if (or should I say WHEN) you mess up the top of the wall with concrete.
Pouring walls is extremely messy. So we covered our markings, and after smoothing the top of the walls with trowels, we simply peeled off the tape and stuck the truss clips in.
Often, you don’t have a lot of time before the concrete goes off, so it is important to work quickly. Make sure the truss clips are in straight!!!
Remember, it is all set in stone.
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