APPENDICES

A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
D
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
D-21 X
 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades

D are not intended to be used for design purposes or

specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
E nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

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 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
D
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
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 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades

D are not intended to be used for design purposes or

specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
E nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

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 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
D
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
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 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades

D are not intended to be used for design purposes or

specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
E nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

X D-26
 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
D
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
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 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE ROOF TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/2).
Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades

D are not intended to be used for design purposes or

specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans for
These representative spans have been reviewed by
TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration In-
crease, also known as CD in NDS®.
3.
provided in this table.
Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con- the configurations shown may vary with each manufac- FOOTNOTES length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
E nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
turer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof pitches
(Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords), the
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19% at
time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

X D-28
 APPENDICES
A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE FLOOR TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
the bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/
2). Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA These representative spans have been reviewed provided in this table.
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con-
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans
for the configurations shown may vary with each manu-
by TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration
Increase, also known as CD in NDS®.
FOOTNOTES
3. Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
D
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
facturer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof
pitches (Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords),
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19%
at time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
D-29 X
 APPENDICES
A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE FLOOR TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
the bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/
2). Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
are not intended to be used for design purposes or loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA These representative spans have been reviewed provided in this table.
D specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con-
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans
for the configurations shown may vary with each manu-
by TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration
Increase, also known as CD in NDS®.
FOOTNOTES
3. Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
E of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
facturer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof
pitches (Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords),
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19%
at time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

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 APPENDICES
A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE FLOOR TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
the bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/
2). Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA These representative spans have been reviewed provided in this table.
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con-
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans
for the configurations shown may vary with each manu-
by TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration
Increase, also known as CD in NDS®.
FOOTNOTES
3. Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
D
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
facturer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof
pitches (Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords),
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19%
at time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
D-31 X
 APPENDICES
A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE FLOOR TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
the bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/
2). Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
are not intended to be used for design purposes or loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA These representative spans have been reviewed provided in this table.
D specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con-
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans
for the configurations shown may vary with each manu-
by TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration
Increase, also known as CD in NDS®.
FOOTNOTES
3. Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
E of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
facturer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof
pitches (Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords),
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19%
at time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

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 APPENDICES
A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

WTCA REPRESENTATIVE FLOOR TRUSS SPANS B

I
GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
the bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/
2). Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
N
are not intended to be used for design purposes or loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA These representative spans have been reviewed provided in this table.
specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con-
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans
for the configurations shown may vary with each manu-
by TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration
Increase, also known as CD in NDS®.
FOOTNOTES
3. Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
D
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
facturer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof
pitches (Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords),
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19%
at time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord. E
D-33 X
 APPENDICES
A
APPENDIX D: SPAN TABLES

B WTCA REPRESENTATIVE FLOOR TRUSS SPANS

I
N GENERAL NOTES
Truss spans shown are examples of truss spans for
the loadings and truss configurations shown. The tables
struction” (NDS®) of the American Forest & Paper
Association (AFPA).
Tables shown are not intended to limit trusses to these
the bottom chord pitch is one half of the top chord (Y/
2). Spruce-Pine-Fir spans are taken from Canadian SPF
design values.
2. Representative span for this lumber species and
grade has been limited to the representative truss
span that can be achieved by the lumber grades
are not intended to be used for design purposes or loads, lumber, shapes and configurations. See your WTCA These representative spans have been reviewed provided in this table.
D specific projects.
Spans have been determined in accordance with
the “National Design Standard for Metal Plate Con-
member truss manufacturer for actual truss designs and
solutions to custom profiles. Some representative spans
for the configurations shown may vary with each manu-
by TPI and WTCA engineers. LDI = Load Duration
Increase, also known as CD in NDS®.
FOOTNOTES
3. Representative span for this lumber grade has
been limited by the maximum bottom chord panel
length based on applying a 200 lb. concentrated
nected Wood Truss Construction,” (ANSI/TPI 1-1995)
E of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI), and the 1991 edition of
the “National Design Specification® for Wood Con-
facturer.
Spans are given for 3/12, 4/12, and 5/12 roof
pitches (Y). For scissors trusses (sloped bottom chords),
1. Representative spans shown assume that the mois-
ture content of the lumber does not exceed 19%
at time of manufacture and during end use.
load to represent a construction worker standing
on the bottom chord.

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