advise on shed roof trusses diy

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That’s apples and oranges…2x6 will span 13’…..not as part of a truss, but stand alone. Carpenter for 50 yrs….I know what standards are.
I was poking fun at the 2x6 across 13'. ;)
 
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That’s apples and oranges…2x6 will span 13’…..not as part of a truss, but stand alone. Carpenter for 50 yrs….I know what standards are.
Span tables for all types of material are available on the internet.
 

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Hi just a little feedback. the trusses seem fine and we have had a considerable amount of wind alto the snow has been light less than a foot at one time. I made a mistake using the suntuf panels and when building the tractor shed with the medal roof was able to use clear roofing panels supplied by my metal roof supplier. Those panels were much easier to install and less than 1/2 the price and they look as good or better. There is a leak in the suntuf roof that I have so far been unable to locate but the panels have multiple gaps so this spring I will silicone the gaps. the metal roofing supplied panels have no gaps. live and learn.
 

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Hi just a little feedback. the trusses seem fine and we have had a considerable amount of wind alto the snow has been light less than a foot at one time. I made a mistake using the suntuf panels and when building the tractor shed with the medal roof was able to use clear roofing panels supplied by my metal roof supplier. Those panels were much easier to install and less than 1/2 the price and they look as good or better. There is a leak in the suntuf roof that I have so far been unable to locate but the panels have multiple gaps so this spring I will silicone the gaps. the metal roofing supplied panels have no gaps. live and learn.
Don't use silicone, use Lexel!
It doesn't harden, so it flexes with temp and condition changes.
It's not cheap but it 100% works!

 
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