Truses and Load Bearing

[jstan]

Check out this pic. The load bearing is on the overhang and not on the beam which could cause truss failure in the future. I see this more than I would prefer when I look at post frames. It may seem overly technical but the barn is comprimising its strength. Check out the pic and let me know ur thoughts.

 

[Raspy]

It all depends on the load. But that looks completely adequate for a normal roof load.

You don't show us the span on the upper truss member or the wall design below the lower member

If you are concerned you could block it, but I wouldn't, given what you have shown.

 

[KennyG]

If I understand what I'm looking at, you are correct in that the truss incorrectly applied. When a soffit is used, the truss should be built for a soffit by adding a "tail". It's not that much of a disaster since the offset is short so the bending moment isn't so great, but I would think whoever specified the building would have used the right trusses.

 

[lockhaven]

actually the entire load is on the nails me thinks things will settle at the first heavy snow

 

[jmanatee2]

you can do trusses this way see here Roof Truss Facts - Classic Truss and Wood Components, Inc. if your cantilever is to big you may have to use a wedge. See link details