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Re: Removal of roof truss cross-members, to make for easier attic

Some Guy

2005-06-28, 11:25 pm

> You could rent a lot of storage space or buy and build a small

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> storage shed for the same amount of money.

If you're a half decent carpenter and you throw enough 2x4's at it,
you'll probably end up with something stronger than you started with.

If you use 1/4 bolts with fender washers and (or) #12 or #14 wood
screws and pre-drill the holes (and not nail anything together) you'll
have something stronger than the existing framework.

I bet your existing wood is full of splits because of the hack job
that is usually done when cutting rafters and pounding over-sized
nails in.

Do yourself a favor and make sure each and every rafter space is
ventilated out to your soffit overhang. Don't stuff the insulation in
there - let it breath.

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