Can I cut through some of the truss supports as part of my remodel?
2006-11-29 12:07:17 · 6 answers · asked by Fosteramicanicus 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
NO dont cut without knowledge, previous answer of city having copy is correct, provided there was zoning and permits required when your home was built. If they are not available, get an engineer on site to measure and decide if they can be modified, and design the modification for you.And this isnt as dificult as it seems, did it many a time remodeling 100 yr old homes, with stick built trussing systems
2006-11-29 13:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by mbm052969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Remodel suggests it's a DIY project.
No offense to you, and certainly none meant to other answers which suggest DON"T.
First of all consider the reason for the trusses, and the load they bear. Without knowing your reason for the Q,,,IE: A dormer, etc. I suggest certainly some engineer type familiar, or a Truss building company, a licensed contrator involved in roofing, your local code enforcement agency, etc. etc.
Certainly self made trusses have been crafted successfully, and dormers are added by professionals, successfully without degrading the structure,,, by this is not strictly a DIY project.
Rev. Steven
2006-11-29 14:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Plywood that was used to sheet your roof will hold your trusses in place now. Those pieces of wood were used during construction to hold the trusses. Must have had a lazy framing contractor to not remove them. I'm surprised the inspector didn't call him on that. If they are at about a 45degree from the ridge to the ceiling joists on gable ends of your roof, leave them alone. This is only on a gable roof. If you have a hip roof. You can take them out. Hope this helps.
2016-03-13 00:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your trusses were built they were designed by a licensed engineer. This person should be able to design a way for you to do what you want. If you don't have this engineer's name, because you don't have a copy of this engineering, you might check with your local building department. They should have a copy from when the house was built. Please do not cut or alter any of your trusses otherwise.
2006-11-29 12:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oooooo I'd be very carefully what you do, If your thinking of putting a room upstairs I would ask some professional advice, Find out who built the property and approach them to find out who supplied the trusses. then approach them they will no doubt still have the design calculations and be able to advise you. Trusses are very much relied upon in the form of (if you push I'll stay tight ) in other words the roof had to go on to spread the trusses and tighten the ceiling joists before the ceilings could be put up. Not my idea of good building practice but I'm afraid its the time we live in.
2006-11-29 12:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON"T DO IT. You will certainly be violating code and it is not safe. You won't be able to sell, you will be fined, house might collapse. If you are thinking of putting in dormers or an addition call your inspector.
2006-11-29 13:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Emee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋