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Old 03-23-2009, 12:11 PM   #1
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Unusual Trusses (these Days)

A recent roof job, UK project.
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Old 03-23-2009, 01:09 PM   #2
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Nice! Have any finished pics?

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Old 03-23-2009, 01:52 PM   #3
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i like how the purlins are notched to sit flush or do they?

here some i helped install on a gas station covienence store in nj
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Old 03-23-2009, 01:56 PM   #4
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this is the decking we used its laminated from 3 pces of 1x6 with the center pc offset to provide the T&G
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The purlins where raised by 2.5ins for insulation and drywall to finish in line with top edge of trusses, trusses, half the purlins, and the hips where all left exposed.
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Old 03-23-2009, 03:19 PM   #6
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Nice! Have any finished pics?

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These are are the only other pictures i have, hope you find them interesting.
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ah yes i see now very nice work
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