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Attics have been replaced by engineered trusses to hold up roofs. The trusses are made of.... wood. These trusses are also made offsite. This leaves very little
by wbshaw 2y ago
Attics have been replaced by engineered trusses to hold up roofs. The trusses are made of.... wood. These trusses are also made offsite. This leaves very little room for usable attic space.
- brudgers 2y agoWhen designed for minimal load on the bottom chord, plate connected wood trusses cost significantly less. Not just for materials, but less to install because they weigh less.
- throw0101a 2y ago> This leaves very little room for usable attic space. There are things called attic trusses: * https://design.medeek.com/resources/truss/trussgallery.html https://design.medeek.com/resources/truss/trussgallery.html You can also use (vaulted) parallel cord truss: * https://www.dimensions.com/element/truss-vaulted-parallel-chord https://www.dimensions.com/element/truss-vaulted-parallel-ch... See also various other configurations: * https://www.menards.com/main/buying-guides/building-materials-buying-guides/roof-truss-buying-guide/c-19431.htm https://www.menards.com/main/buying-guides/building-material...