Have A 2x4 Running Perpendicular To Garage Roof Truss

On top of the trusses are 2x4s laid flat running perpendicular to the trusses 24 inches on center.

Have a 2x4 running perpendicular to garage roof truss. I have a 24x24 attached garage and i would like to use the attic area for storage. If the distance was shorter i would have just run 2x6 s and not touched the trusses. Finally make sure stored items are securely locked in place. 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.

The roof supports are 2x4 trusses. 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. Originally i just put loose boards down over the horizontal 2x4 base of the trusses. Is it possible to strengthen the trusses or perhaps run a steel beam or two undern read more.

The roof has trusses 48 inches on center the trusses are pre manufactures and made of 2x4s. If you have traditional site built roof framing your storage capacity depends on the design of the framing. When i bought the 3 4 ply wood and really to a look i had to take pause. The problem is the trusses are probably the minimum in construction code which leaves little to add storage.

To make the area more useable and secure now i want to put in 5 8 plywood over those 2x4s. I am adding electrical to a detached garage. The cord itself has a 2x4x20 and a 2x4x8 with a gusset plate at one of the v s.