The more head height with the tension ties might work. Although it will require more of the existing ceiling to be torn up to access the trusses for reinforcement.
Some other details I failed to mention is that there is a level below, a basement. The floor joists for this kitchen/living area...
I thought about tension ties. It doesn’t really work because they would be located at 7’-0” above the floor because of the height of the end walls. However, it’s above code requirements for head clearance.
I don’t think there is structural integrity issues with the trusses. They might be...
Looking for some thoughts on existing scissor trusses in residential home. Built in the 60’s or 70’s I have someone with scissor trusses in their living room/kitchen area. The clear span of the scissor trusses is roughly 32’ @ 24” o.c. They are fastened to the top of the exterior walls...
