Truss and rafter shall be produced from timber complying with the requirements of Specification 07422. Timber trusses and rafter shall be produced in accordance with the detail drawings.
Splicing and over lapping shall be at locations shown in the drawings. Change of location of overlap requires the approval of the Engineer.
Truss members shall be securely nailed to each other. Additional ties in steel strands shall be provided at joints if indicated on drawings or directed by the Engineer. Wedges, seats, etc., shall be provided as detailed on drawings.
Trusses & rafter shall be securely tied to support as shown in drawings. Where no details are shown, 6 or 8mm diameter, mild round steel tie bars embedded in, welded to or tied around support shall be used to tie truss and rafter secure in position.
