Modifying Roof Trusses Forum

The trusses were part of a building package.

Modifying roof trusses forum.

Modify wood and attic trusses trusses can be modified or changed but a structural engineer must be consulted. The upper cords or rafters form the peak of the roof. There is no one size fits all answer for truss modification. My trusses are 16 oc of 2x4 construction.

October 23 2017 at 12 19 pm i m glad that you talked about how we shouldn t cut or modify our trusses after we get them. Watch these truss videos below. Trusses building modifying. I would like to use a little of the attic space for light storage.

Modifying gambrel barn trusses for different height or shape. Phil the shed man. In the case of a pole building you will have different designs for the attachment to the poles than standard truss construction. I ve been wanting to.

I guess i can contact carter lumber to see who makes the trusses in their packages. Replies 1 views 99. Contact the truss mfg and they can give you information on how to modify their trusses. I know everyone says never cut a truss but my situation may be a little different.

8 x 16 barn style gambrel roof trusses allowing the shed to be 10 6 pwill2. Phil the shed man. Attic trusses have a rectangular shape inside each truss. In the uk our houses are small so modifying roof trusses after confirming the modifications with an engineer first is very common for us to gaining an additional room.

If the roof slope is steeper than 9 inches in 12 inches of run it doesn t take much width to end up with a nice room 12 feet wide with an. The lower cord or joist forms the lower horizontal of the triangle supporting the attic floor and top floor s ceiling. Every single time a truss is modified it is a unique design and requires an engineer.