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Posted by SQLit on February 11, 2005, 5:31 pm
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> We would like to create an attic space in our garage for storing light
> weight items. The roof trusses are 26' long and the bottom 2 x 4 (the
> long one) is pieced in the middle. Would it be necessary to beef this 2
> x 4 up by putting another one across this joint before putting a floor
> on top of it--1/2" plywood or 1/2" stranboard.
> Thank you for your help. You can email us as AKManty@highstream.net
probably not. the plywood will stiffen up the trusses. Just do not exceed
the loading for the truss. I store knocked down boxes in my attic. probable
load for the boxes, 40 pounds. Remember anything that goes up there will
probably be in a very hot environment for your summer
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> weight items. The roof trusses are 26' long and the bottom 2 x 4 (the
> long one) is pieced in the middle. Would it be necessary to beef this 2
> x 4 up by putting another one across this joint before putting a floor
> on top of it--1/2" plywood or 1/2" stranboard.
> Thank you for your help. You can email us as AKManty@highstream.net