Raising Roof Trusses

You can modify the trusses but it s an enormous amount of work.

Raising roof trusses.

Click here to get free fast bids from local structural engineers who can help you modify your trusses. There are six separate cost sections for raising a roof. And although almost any roof can be raised the cost of raising a very large or complex roof may outweigh the benefits. Raised heel trusses are engineered utilizing advanced design and manufacturing.

Raising roof trusses careful preparation and wise use of a crane can allow a good size roof to be framed and sheathed in a day. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Raised heel trusses the advantages of raised heel trusses. To provide a framework for the new trusses nail 2 by 6 inch strips of wood around the perimeter of the roof.

Or if you want to raise the roof a bit more install fascia around the roof perimeter attached to the new soffit and nail the new roof deck to crown molding above the fascia. Also if you decide to do this you must work hand in hand with a licensed structural engineer that s familiar with wood trusses. This article deals with getting roof trusses into position quickly and efficiently. The is a video of us modifying garage trusses for additional ceiling height to accommodate a 12 5 lift.

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