Improper Truss Modification

[Brian E. Kelly]

Structure Links - Engineered Lumber

http://education.nachi.org/show.php?course_id=9

Engineered Lumber Data ... http://www.apawood.org/level_b.cfm?content=prd_main
I-Joist Article ... http://www.home-inspect.com/itatips/11-02.asp
I-Joist TJI Framers Guide ... http://www.trusjoist.com/PDFFiles/2031.pdf
Floor Truss Info ... http://www.accubuildtruss.com/pdf_files/floor_truss_fact_sheet.pdf
Wood Truss Industry Links ... http://www.woodtruss.com/
Wood Roof Truss Systems ... http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/roof_trusses.htm
Wood Roof Truss Problems ... http://www.truss-frame.com/index.html

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by pbennett1

I found this today about 1.5 hrs ago. The TJI's rest on a ledger board bolt to the beam. I am pretty sure its wrong, but can not find it in truss joist manual. The joists are not labeled as to the manufacturer. Any thoughts?
Plus, the joists are 12"o.c. and span to about 19' 6" which the online pdf of Truss joist says it can only be 18' 3". Does anyone have other manufacturer's manuals as a pdf?
Thanks

http://www.ilevel.com/literature/TJ-4000.pdf

[lewens]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Sawzalls should be licensed.

Naw. Just the dingbat opperators.
Larry

[Peter Doane]

Originally Posted by jpope

The things people do. . .

HE, HE,.... looks like someone tried to "open" up the attic space for a room or storage area then quickly changed their minds when they started to hear cracking and splintering!

I've only found cut trusses once, and the owner said, "What cut trusses"?

[Greg Veal]

Jeff

Looking at your pics, I'd be afraid to try the pulldown stairs. My big butt would probably pull the whole thing down on top of me. You must be a light weight.

[Mike Truss Guy]

Originally Posted by jpope

The things people do. . .

The fixes shown are woefully inadequate. It could be very expensive to fix this.