Raising Roof Trusses Without Crane

This article deals with getting roof trusses into position quickly and efficiently.

Raising roof trusses without crane.

Then push the peak up and over with a 2x4 about 14 long. Have someone up on the peak of the trusses that are already set to catch it as it comes up. Any roof truss that s over 30 long and has a pitch greater than 5 12 is probably too big to be lifting by hand. Sidebars explain how to make the most of the crane that s already on site.

Two gable ends complete with crane triangles cutout at the top. You can let a truss hang upside down inside the walls then someone with a 2x4 that has a fork on the end will raise the peak up and support it while someone else with a fork will support the middle of the bottom chord so that it doesn t break under its own weight while you drag it down into position. Set the heel of the truss up on the wall on each end. With planning and careful preparation the authors can raise trusses and sheathe a good sized roof in a single day.