Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
(OP)
A client would like to add 10 feet of width to a single story rectangular wood framed building that is currently 34 feet wide. The existing roof ststem is manufactured trusses. The client (degree in architecture, non-liscensed) would like to modify the roof system as follows. Add cut framing members above the existing roof to creat a higher paralell ridge and new roof line over the widened building. He would also like to cut the existing truss bottom chord and web members to achieve some open vaulted space in the new cieling. I am reluctant to get involved in this since it appears to be calculation intensive and could lead to some significant construction issues. Am I being too conservative? Is there a "typical" way to handle this? I would prefer that the entire old roof system be removed and a new one installed. The client does not want to do this. I have suggested that he get a different engineer.





RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
Become the project engineer responsible for the building design (correct loadings, lateral-walls, vertical footings, etc.) AND the review of
-New manufactured trusses added
-Site fabricated trusses
-Site modified trusses
all provided (stamped) by a truss specialty engineer experienced in that area.
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
I suggest staying away from such a project, because clients who are trying to save money in such a manner, are not good payers. I hope that your client is not trying to save all the attic utilities too. Remember unlicensed Architects have nothing to loose but your license.
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
What do you think???
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system
Probably cheaper too
RE: Major remodel of existing manufactured roof truss system