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07-14-2007, 11:43 AM
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Truss joists
What do you think of this system. Pros and cons.
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07-14-2007, 11:48 AM
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Re: Truss joists
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07-14-2007, 01:19 PM
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Re: Truss joists
I have never seen a hanging truss like this and am wondering what you all think. It sure appears to be handling the loads but just looks like a big. WHY? to me. Like why wouldn't it be supported from below.
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07-14-2007, 08:14 PM
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Re: Truss joists
cmon guys. Any thoughts?
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07-14-2007, 08:25 PM
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Re: Truss joists
Truss systems are "egineered" for the task (or at least they are supposed to be). Assuming these were designed for the purpose and installed as specified, there is little to say about them unless they are visibly in the process of failing.
If you found no signs of distress or deflection then I would think you would have no comment to make about them as a home inspector. The fact that you (or I) might be unfamiliar with this particualr truss configuration is not in of itself a "defect".
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07-14-2007, 08:38 PM
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Re: Truss joists
Floor trusses are fine if designed and installed properly. Those look like top chord bearing trusses.
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07-15-2007, 06:20 AM
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Re: Truss joists
I agree, top bearing truss. Not a question on this one. The second picture deserves comment.
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07-15-2007, 07:41 AM
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Re: Truss joists
I see quite few top bearing trusses similar to the ones in your photo on new construction. As mentioned, as long as they are installed to specs it should not be an issue. The truss resting on the posts doesn't appear to be secured to the post?
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07-15-2007, 12:08 PM
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Re: Truss joists
Yeah, got the post thing. Just flapping in the wind. Thanks for the help on the truss. Hadn't seen it like that before.
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07-15-2007, 12:17 PM
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Re: Truss joists
Those are probably missing from another job site I'd bet.
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