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• The top chord that extends beyond the bottom
chord and bearing is called an overhang.
The outside cut of your overhang can look like any
of the images below.
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ypical Heel Conditions
ypical Heel Conditions
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• Level Return: A level return is a horizontal
member creating a soffit under the overhang.
The level return on the left side builds up the
fascia to 5
1
/
2
", and uses a vertical to
stiffen it. The level return on the right side
creates a box soffit, and is plated to the raised
heel of the truss.
Optional End Cosmetics – In addition, the truss overhang can have optional cosmetic framing applied.
• Nailer: If some trusses on the job have a 2x6
top chord, and some have a 2x4 top chord, you
can keep a consistent fascia edge by applying a
ripped piece of lumber to the under side of the
overhang. This piece is called a nailer.
Plumb Cut
Plumb Cut
Squar
Squar
e Cut
e Cut
Special Angle Cut
Special Angle Cut
Horizontal Cut
Horizontal Cut
Double Cut
Double Cut
