Removing Roof Trusses

The first step when removing a wood roof truss is to disassemble the existing roof that is causing a load upon the truss.

Removing roof trusses.

Watch this video before. The wall that i intend to remove is in the middle of the truss system. This can easily be accomplished by using a hammer and a crowbar. Sistering new trusses to old ceiling joists is problematic as there are usually a lot of obstacles like electrical outlets wires.

This is sometimes done by a homeowner to provide cleared space in the attic for. Since it is a truss system roof. If the roof slope is steeper than 9 inches in 12 inches of run it doesn t take much width to end up with a nice room 12 feet wide with an 8 foot ceiling. Attic trusses have a rectangular shape inside each truss.

Use a plumb bob on a string to find the point on the upper cords or rafters of your trusses directly above the line. Remember any alterations to a roof should be undertaken only with an engineer. 1 when the home has an l or t shape there may be an interior bearing wall under the intersection of the perpendicular. However if you want to better utilize the space in your loft you may consider changing roof trusses and going for stick framing or rafters instead.

2 truss chords have been removed. Look at this photo of the space created by attic trusses at my home. When taking the roofing materials off be sure to extend the path of demolishing to each existing truss on each side of the damaged one. I have this above my own garage.

Adjust the bob until it is directly over the line and still. Directly under the center king post and gusset plate where the bottom cord attach together. You will either need to remove the old upstairs ceiling or will have to support it from below until the new trusses are in place and the bottom chord of your stick built roof sistered to the new trusses for support. Roof trusses are a common means of support and load bearing.