Detail of Construction at Foot of Truss

THE illustration on this page shows in detail the construction at the foot of the truss, including the sill and the lower plate. 2"x 8" STUDS CONTINUOUS FROM SILL TO TOP PLATE ANCHOR DOLT 2-2"X8" SILL Detail of Construction at Foot of Truss This drawing shows particularly well the continuous studs running from sill to plate, instead of starting at the second floor. The strength of this con- struction is easily seen. The sill, built up of two 2 in. x 8 in., with joints broken and lapped at the corners, is anchored to the foundation wall by bolts embedded in the concrete for that purpose. Upon this sill the trusses, as described on the preced- ing page, are raised. The lower plate is made of two 2 in. x 8 in., and is spiked and placed between the continuous studs. It is supported by 2 in. x 8 in. cripple studs, which are spaced according to the windows tobe used. Diagonal braces are placed as shown in the illustration to support the ends of the lower plate. On the lower plate the floor joists rest. The truss chord connecting one truss with the opposite truss is clearly indicated in the drawing. The purlin post is bolted to the truss chord. Details of Construction at Top Plate AS illustrated on opposite page, a built-up plate constructed of two 2 in. x 8 in. rests upon the 2 in. x 8 in. continuous studs. This plate runs around the entire building. All corners are well lapped and joints broken. The lower end of the 2 in. x 12 in. which forms the truss principal is bolted and spiked between the two 2 in. x 8 in. studs, directly beneath the plate. Page One Hundred Fifty The truss principal is also bolted and spiked where it crosses between the two 2 in. x 10 in. which make up the purlin post. Horizontal braces and single pieces of 2 in. x 8 in. are spiked in place as shown in the illustration. The drawings showing the side framing and end framing on following pages clearly show any other details of wall construction.