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[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by mlarson

I'd need more than what I see in that pic to call for an SE...

I really thought you were joking.

[Gary Bottomley]

Originally Posted by lkage

I really thought you were joking.

Hey "Neighbor"
I think maybe what Michael was getting at is that it is often extremely difficult to determine exactly what prevailing forces will have on a structure without having a total understanding of how wind and gravity forces are being translated through the structural elements. (I believe most structural engineers will take this same approach.)
About the only practical response IMO, would be to state that there appear to be many additions and modifications made to this structure over the years and comment more on trying to identify evidence of problems that may be evident, sagging, finish cracks, leaks etc. Also stress future monitoring and informed structural evaluation of any modifications from this point forward.

[Michael Larson]

From this alone I didn't see the need for an SE


But the rest John posted are sure a mess.
Good call.

[Bruce A. King]

I inspected a 37 yr house yesterday that had "homemade 2x4 trusses", all looked good with it, well, except for needing a new roof, new hvac and new water heater along with the other usual 40+ items.

[David P. Valley]

HVAC is more important than a stinking trusses. Simply cut it out of the way, so the damn house can be conditioned. Don't worry about the roof structure, it'll be fine!