Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
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I have a client that wants to bump a wall out 3 feet in the bathroom and wants the ceiling to be flat across the whole room. The problem is the (2)2x10 header above the current window and the rest of the load bearing wall is holding up a truss system. I can't put a beam back in to span the 12' where the old bearing wall would be because of ceiling height issues. Not sure how to transfer the load to the new wall or keep the load where it is. Maybe sister something to the bottom chord 3 feet or hang a beam above the truss somehow?
Anyone seen/done something like this before?
I'm a PE and this job is in Virginia.
Anyone seen/done something like this before?
I'm a PE and this job is in Virginia.





RE: Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
Other problems for you once you size and detail the connections and figure how to do it (is it practical?)
-Provide columns
-Provide foundations
-Is lateral effected?
-Hows the new roof function?
RE: Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
So your saying the end of the truss can be hung off a beam that's flush with the bottom chord as long as I can find a way to get load down to the foundation. Would you plumb cut the overhang to make room for the hanger? I've always stayed away for modifying the truss. It's a 30+ year old home so truss manufacture is unavailable to consult.
RE: Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
during all operations trusses shall be supported (floor joists probably are not sufficient)
There is a good number of details and an expensive remodel. i would consult a different local PE in your area to run this by them. Buy an hour of their time or take them to a nice lunch (tell them before inviting to lunch why you want to meet)
RE: Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
RE: Moving outer load bearing wall under a truss
You could add members to one or both faces of the truss to extend it 3'. But the added span of the truss would require complete redesign and fixes for the increase forces in the truss. Not worth the effort or time IMHO.
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.