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Converting Roof Rafters Into Trusses
Hi All,
I want to remove a load-bearing wall that separates my living room from my kitchen. The attic is constructed of regular roof rafters and the span is roughly 25 feet. I'm exploring different methods of accomplishing this. The obvious method is to install a beam, but I also want to look into the prospect of converting the existing roof rafters into trusses. I've been unable to find much useful information online so far. Can anybody recommend any resources (preferably online) that detail the pros, cons, risks, and methods for a do-it-yourselfer to do such a conversion? I don't know if I will do it this way or not, but I would like some reputable websites that would at least tell me whether or not I can. Thanks to everyone for any information you can provide! Ken |
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I am no engineer, however, while it may be theoretically possible to convert
rafters and ceiling joists into a truss, most roofs are not constructed in a way that would allow a conversion to a truss, most notable the connection between the rafter and the joist at the outside support walls plus any splices or joints in the ceiling joists that may not align or not have any torsional strength. Trusses are normally built unloaded, installed and the load added. It would be difficult to conceive how to build it in place while under load. If you are just supporting a ceiling and not a second floor, it should be possible to add a modest size gluelam beam to support the ceiling joists. Getting it up and in the attic is the biggest challenge, but you may have the same problem getting wood up and installed to create trusses. wrote in message ... Hi All, I want to remove a load-bearing wall that separates my living room from my kitchen. The attic is constructed of regular roof rafters and the span is roughly 25 feet. I'm exploring different methods of accomplishing this. The obvious method is to install a beam, but I also want to look into the prospect of converting the existing roof rafters into trusses. I've been unable to find much useful information online so far. Can anybody recommend any resources (preferably online) that detail the pros, cons, risks, and methods for a do-it-yourselfer to do such a conversion? I don't know if I will do it this way or not, but I would like some reputable websites that would at least tell me whether or not I can. Thanks to everyone for any information you can provide! Ken |
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replying to squirrel, Keith Bittner wrote:
Hi Ken, did you ever find a solution? Keith -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...es-286108-.htm |
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On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:14:08 PM UTC-5, Keith Bittner wrote:
replying to squirrel, Keith Bittner wrote: Hi Ken, did you ever find a solution? Keith -- Sadly all the squirrels died 8 years ago when the house burned down. The gerbils in the basement survived. It was a real tragedy! (~_~ [8~{} Uncle Sad Monster |
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On 7/10/2017 7:19 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:14:08 PM UTC-5, Keith Bittner wrote: replying to squirrel, Keith Bittner wrote: Hi Ken, did you ever find a solution? Keith -- Sadly all the squirrels died 8 years ago when the house burned down. The gerbils in the basement survived. It was a real tragedy! (~_~ [8~{} Uncle Sad Monster My dog hates squirrels, so she'll howl in glee at this news! -- Maggie |
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replying to squirrel, Jesse wrote:
Double 2x10 lvl beams will work. I did it in my kitchen. The plans were drawn up by a structural engineer. 25.5 ft span hip roof rafter framing 4/12 pitch. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...es-286108-.htm |
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Jesse
I ran across your post on your kitchen remodel regarding the question on converting rafters to trusses versus using a beam. you mention you did this on your kitchen so thought I would see if you could expand on what worked for you. thanks Doug -- For full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...es-286108-.htm |
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