Existing Wood Trusses
Existing Wood Trusses
(OP)
I'm working on a re-roofing project in FL with 30 yr old parallel chord trusses. The roof is flat and has been leaking for years. I viewed some of the trusses exposed to moisture but could not see any real damage to the wood or plates. I doubt I can find the original truss mfr. so how would I evaluate the existing conditions and make repair or refurbish recommendations?
TIA
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RE: Existing Wood Trusses
If no dry-rot, then if the plates haven't worked out; sometimes, they work their way out then the trusses are likely good for their original design load. This may have changed and acceptance of the old loading may be up to the authority having jurisdiction.
Dik
RE: Existing Wood Trusses
If there are members whose strength is in question, determine from the analysis if the original size is adequate or if it needs a larger size - then repair accordingly.
RE: Existing Wood Trusses
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RE: Existing Wood Trusses
RE: Existing Wood Trusses
What part of the county did this take place?
RE: Existing Wood Trusses
I would be curious where this was as well jechols; Was it indeed in the states as it seems STR presumes?
Regards,
YS
B.Eng (Carleton)
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