Modifying Trusses To Create An Attic Bedroom

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Modifying trusses to create an attic bedroom.

This would certainly be helpful to a structural engineer that might be hired to evaluate the options of modifying the existing trusses. Click on a temporary dimension that shows how far the truss is from either end wall and type the distance that the first attic truss should be from the wall. There s plenty of room to make a 12 x 12 room with 10 foot ceiling at its peak. However most local code officials should have a copy of the truss plans on file for newer homes.

The role of the horizontal beam is to tie the truss together and carry the load that would otherwise be sustained by the support and vertical timber also known as the king post. Common trusses unfortunately my home builder had framed out the attic using a common truss system utilizing 2x4 s see attached picture of exact type although my roof is much steeper and no middle non bearing wall below. Has anyone ever tried to modify trusses in order to build a room in an attic. Make sure temporary dimensions are toggled on click the select objects button then click on the attic truss to select it.

Attic conversions are now possible by replacing the truss rafters with a shaped trusses or horizontal beams which in return create additional space. Measure in from the lower edge of the roof to a point 1 4 the width of the truss on either side of the attic. Create a framing overview to see the results so far. Measure the width of your roof trusses from inside to inside.