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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    unfortunately, i dont have the skill set to take on a project on my own and thus employing professional. I'm currently in touch with a engineer to see my options.
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    Sounds like there is still hope for this project at a reasonable price. I'll find an engineer to see what can be done. Thanks all!!!
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    After hearing about the roof removal, I decided it's no longer worth. So I'm scraping the idea all together
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    Preferably 2 more feet in the middle but i think i can get by with just 1 feet. The idea is that I want to be able to stand underneath the garage door opener and swing my golf clubs without fear of hitting these beams. I stand about 5'8" but i have a few friends that are around 5'10-5'11. I...
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    Here are some pictures of the 4 beams im trying to gain more height clearance.
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    That is exactly what I want to get done but my garage is only 20x20. Just need to find a company to do it. Looking for recommendations in Chicago.
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    The garage is a 20x20 garage standard 2 car garage. My title might have been misleading but I didn't mean to modify the existing truss, but instead install scissor truss and then remove the original ones. This is also the reason why I'm seeking professional help so they can come see it and...
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    Converting horizontal Truss to Scissor Truss

    New to this forum and I'm hoping I can get some assistance converting the truss in my garage. I have a 2 car garage with 4 truss that runs horizontally from front to back. They are about 8 feet high. I would like to convert it to scissor truss to give more height clearance. I don't have the...
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