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Framing stairs through attic trusses.
Before you decide to modify trusses for attic space you should be aware that it s not as easy as you may think.
The pros of using roof trusses drastically outweigh the pros of stick framing.
Converting a common truss into an attic truss can improve your home s value so it s worth it if you have the skills for such a project.
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If you have this type of roof framing you cannot finish your attic without rebuilding the roof.
But 99 of the time a roof truss is going to give you so much more.
Sure there may be an instance where stick framing is your only option and that is understandable.
If you ve measured your attic space and feel you have enough room to accommodate living space chances are you have rafters or you have special trusses called attic trusses which create a large open space under the peak of the roof.
Hello i am working on a project which i am using attic trusses to be used for a living space approximately 32 wide 10 12 pitch spaced 2 o c.