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

2005-07-10, 4:25 am

Joe wrote:
quote:

> I just built a house and used trusses because I have a floor plan with the
> kitchen/dining/living room all open.
> There is a 32' open span that couldn't be done with ceiling joist/rafters.
>


Well, it COULD be done, but it would be expensive as you'd need glulam
or other engineered lumber for the joists and rafters. :-)


Matt
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