Project Overview
This scope covers roof truss delivery, crane coordination, truss setting, permanent bracing, and roof sheathing. Applies to residential and commercial wood truss installations.
Typical Projects Include:
- Residential roof truss package
- Commercial truss installation
- Floor truss system
- Garage or outbuilding trusses
- Truss replacement or addition
- Complex hip and valley truss systems
Scope of Work
Pre-Installation
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Truss Layout Review | Review truss engineering and layout plan. Verify wall locations and bearing points are correct. |
| Delivery Coordination | Coordinate truss delivery date, time, and staging area. Verify access for delivery truck. |
| Crane Scheduling | Schedule crane and operator for truss setting day. Confirm crane capacity and reach requirements. |
Setting & Bracing
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Truss Setting | Set trusses on bearing walls per layout plan. Space at specified centers (typically 24" OC). |
| Temporary Bracing | Install temporary lateral and diagonal bracing immediately as trusses are set to prevent collapse. |
| Permanent Bracing | Install permanent bracing — lateral and diagonal — per truss engineer's bracing plan. |
| Hurricane Ties | Install hurricane ties or truss-to-wall connections per building code and engineering. |
Sheathing & Closeout
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Roof Sheathing | Install roof sheathing per nailing schedule. Stagger joints and leave proper gaps. |
| Fascia & Subfascia | Install subfascia and fascia boards at truss tails. |
| Inspection | Prepare for framing/truss inspection. Address any corrections. |
Timeline & Milestones
Truss setting is typically completed in 1-2 days. Sheathing adds another 1-2 days.
| Phase | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Truss Manufacturing | 2-4 weeks | Truss fabrication at the plant (handled by truss supplier). |
| Delivery & Setting | 1 day | Truss delivery, crane setup, and truss setting. |
| Bracing & Sheathing | 1-3 days | Permanent bracing, hurricane ties, and roof sheathing. |
Roles & Responsibilities
General Contractor
- •Order trusses from supplier with correct specs
- •Arrange and pay for crane (unless in truss installer's scope)
- •Ensure walls are built, plumb, and braced before truss day
- •Provide clear site access for delivery truck and crane
Truss Installer
- •Set all trusses per layout and engineering
- •Install temporary and permanent bracing
- •Install hurricane ties and truss connections
- •Sheath the roof (if in scope)
- •Coordinate inspection
Materials & Equipment
Trusses
- •Roof trusses per engineering package
- •Girder trusses (if applicable)
- •Floor trusses (if applicable)
Bracing & Hardware
- •Bracing lumber (2x4 lateral and diagonal)
- •Hurricane ties and truss clips
- •Truss screws and nails
Sheathing
- •Roof sheathing (OSB or plywood)
- •H-clips (if required)
- •Sheathing nails per code schedule
Quality Control Standards
Layout Accuracy
Trusses set at correct spacing and aligned per layout plan.
Bracing
All bracing installed per truss engineer's requirements — not optional.
Connections
Every truss properly connected to bearing walls with correct hardware.
Safety Protocols
Truss Handling
Never walk on unbraced trusses. Install bracing immediately as each truss is set.
Crane Safety
Stay clear of crane swing radius. Use tag lines to guide trusses into position.
Fall Protection
Use harnesses and tie-off points when working at roof height.
Project Documentation
- Truss engineering package and layout
- Bracing plan from truss engineer
- Crane lift plan
- Hardware installation records
- Framing inspection record
- Delivery confirmation
Financial Terms
Payment Structure
Truss setting is typically a short-duration job with payment due upon completion.
Terms & Conditions
- •Truss material payment per truss supplier terms (usually deposit + delivery)
- •Setting labor payment due after trusses are set and braced
- •Sheathing payment due after completion (if separate)
- •Crane rental billed separately or included in labor bid
- •Change orders for additional trusses or modifications
Acceptance Criteria & Sign-Off
The project is considered complete when the following criteria are met:
- 1All trusses set per layout plan at correct spacing
- 2Permanent bracing installed per engineer's plan
- 3All hurricane ties and connections installed
- 4Roof sheathing complete with proper nailing (if in scope)
- 5Framing inspection passed
- 6No damaged or rejected trusses on site
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