Recent content by pmeyers

Not sure if I am posting this to the appropriate place. I need to install a replacement tilt up door on my garage. The opening is 16x7, but the replacement door that I have is 7'2" in others 2" taller than the opening. . Can this door be installed so that it closes against the header on the...

Located in California, retired and doing some modifications to my shop. Have been on the forum for quite some time but have not posted before. Great place to get good info.

I know that steel is not fire proof, hence the cutting torch. In the case of exposure to sparks and cinders it won't ignite, as demonstrated by the grinding wheel. That's what I'm trying for. BTW that is the building code. It is located at 7000 feet and is a code exception within the county...

Property is located in the high sierras. 20 acres. It was fully developed at one time with a 40x60 shop, mobile home and some out buildings. All of which was wiped out by a forest fire in 2002. Getting up there in age so I want to fix up the property so that it becomes a place where the...

Thanks kbs2244, I'll call them. Tried the place that rtz suggested. They said that I would have to be woking with an engineer and have engineered plans for my structure before they would consider working with me. They would then engineer the truss separately. Crazy.

Just to add one thought, I know what I don't know and I know that I don't know how to design a truss. I've never slapped anything together and I don't hear anyone suggesting that. Given a plan I could build a truss. I can also buy them if I know where . Most of the truss builders that advertise...

Just want to be clear, I'm not to avoid getting an engineer, not having any luck finding someone who will work with me. Don't blame them, they have no idea if I can do a competent job building the trusses or not and it's a small job. Not a lot of this type of construction in my area so not much...

Bzcgan, Nothing hanging from roof structure, no attic storage, Pitch would be 4/12. Was planning on 2x6 pressure treated wood purlins. Roofing would be 26 gauge pbr panels. Span would be 18', overhang 12"

Thanks guys. I appreciate the information. Did not know that a bolt together steel truss might be a better option. I live in Ridgecrest, Ca, but will be building in a place that is called Kennedy Meadows. About 7,000 feet in the top of the Sieara to recover our property from a forest fire that...

For a variety of reasons I would like to stick with steel, and my preference would be to build the trusses myself if I can find a source for some plans...

It's a relatively small building. 18' wide 40 long with trusses 10' oc. 5 trusses resting on 6"x6" wooden posts. Yes, an engineer is likely required. Don't know where to find one.

New to this site, great source of information! I'm planning to build a pole barn type workshop in a remote location in the Sierra's. I want to make my own gabled steel trusses, I am a decent welder,but I am having a difficult time finding some plans or someone who can draw truss plans for me. I...