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Howe Trusses
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09-01-2007, 04:28 PM
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Howe Trusses
I have a house 25' wide with howe trusses, I want to take out two walls will these trusses support the weight for a clear span.
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09-01-2007, 05:08 PM
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Location: Albuquerque NM
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Re: Howe Trusses
Probably. You need to check the engineering. It's possible they were designed with interior bearing but I doubt it.
If you can't find engineering, get all the measurements, cord locations and lengths, and plate sizes and locations, them take the information to an engineer. |
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09-01-2007, 05:44 PM
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Re: Howe Trusses
Thank you, that's what I'll do.
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