I just built a house and used trusses because I have a floor plan with the kitchen/dining/living room all open. There is a 32' open span that couldn't be done with ceiling joist/rafters.
Removal of roof truss cross-members, to make for easier attic storage access...[??]
Jun 28, 2005
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My garage has a 32' clear span and I did it with I-joists. Plus, I put them up singlehandedly.
Amputee? ;)
R
Well, it COULD be done, but it would be expensive as you'd need glulam or other engineered lumber for the joists and rafters. :-)
Matt
No, one hand on the ladder, one hand pushing the joist into the hanger. :-)
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