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Roof Truss Replacement - Matching the Profile of Adjacent Trusses

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Forensic74

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If only a portion of residential roof gets damaged (lets keep it simple, say a simple gable roof), have you seen GC's able to order replacement trusses that match the profile of the existing trusses? I feel like any minor measurement error can be made up by the 2' truss spacing.

Or do they need to blow the entire roof away and start over?
 
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I've had them match it on many occasions.
 
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Yes they can match but it should be the contractors responsibility to take field measurements and let you know. If it’s a small area you can also use conventional framing and they can make the adjustments in the field as they are building it.
 
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