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How-to.Nov 4, 2026, 01:07 PM.Peter

Change orientation of rafters for flat roof constructions

PeterThread starter.Nov 4, 2026, 01:07 PM

Dear members,

how can I change oriention of rafters for flat roof constructions?
I have attached my specific application example. I would like to use the template for double garages for my project. The garage is to be designed with a flat roof (roof slope from front to back approx. 2°). Autostrek only recognizes the single-slope roof from the side. Given this, the roof trusses are extended lengthwise. However, I would like to arrange the roof trusses so that they only need to span the shorter width of the garage. Can anyone help me figure out how to implement this?
Thank you very much.

Best regards,
Peter

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Dieter.Nov 4, 2026, 02:46 PM

Hi. You only need to switch the measurements. Use "Width: 5950 and length: 8450.

I can see how this can be a bit confusing and will do an update where it always uses shortest span for the trussess.

Hope this helps. Let me know if there is anything else.

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