Truss Repair

[Denwood]

In the bottom sketch you see a typical truss. The filled in areas are where the new plywood profile was created, with original webbing cut away, and the bottom profile filled in with 2x6 framing. If you walk into our studio space now, you look up and see an 11ft vault. I likely have video/still frames of the process and can post a few if you're interested. The important point is that if you run your new pitch framed with 2x6, and fully clad both sides, glue screw etc, it will be strong.

 

[larry4406]

OMG!

This and some other "FIXES" are...........well, I just don't have the words!

We have gotten the wrong pitch trusses on a job. The truss mfg. sent a rep out toot sweet, and got a rush job of replacing them at their cost.No way an owner should get anything other than what was on the plans.

I would order the proper trusses and sue the original truss company for the damages.
Bill

...meanwhile the building degrades from weather as the lawyers salivate over the scene and the project delivery date fades into the future. In our case, we make no representation to the customer on the roof truss design, so the means and methods to achieve the architecture of the roof are fully in our control. The roof overbuild approach has zero impact to the customer as the trussed attic has zero opportunity for storage or usable living space. My roof was fixed the next day and the crane rental for the trusses was not impacted; I would think that at best your roof was corrected within a week.