Attic space above the garage

ken

Question

Does any know if it is possible to change a queen post truss to an attic truss? I live in a home that has a queen post truss system for the garage roof, and I would like to change this to an attic truss system, so I could use the space above the garage for storage.

Just wondering if it is possible to change the truss system in place without replacing the whole roof.

Thanks in advance
Ken

Krisidious

a queen post truss should have a box opening in the middle...

but regardless of the truss, you're talking about some heavy labor. but it is possible.

I would suggest laying out your truss in sketchup, then taking it to a truss company and having them run a load calculation on it to give you bonus area inside the truss. they will all out where to move the support members location to, then after you have placed new supports you could cut out the old ones.

beware, there will be new roof settling...

and for the cost you could easily build/buy an out building for storage.

good luck and let's see that SU file of your truss.

ken

Kristoff

Thanks for the info. When I get home, I will go into the attic and get the measurements and make a model for the truss vender to see what they can come up with.

Don’t have the option for an out building because of the restrictions.

Ken

Krisidious

Ok... Ken, I understand about the restrictions...

when you get that model build or bring us the dims... we'll have another look at the possibilities...

ken

Thanks Kristoff

I live in a restricted age community; I prefer to call it a “kid’s free zone”. In this community, they are very strict about what you can and cannot do around the house. They offered two car garages, but no storage access above the garage. The new homes at another of this builder sites, now has attic access and storage. I looked at the trusses, and they have what is called attic trusses, where I now have what is called a queen brace roof truss.

Would like to be able to solve the storage problem. I am sure that more than one person would pay to have this done if the cost were reasonable.

Working in Houston at the present, won’t be home for another 5 weeks.

Thanks again

Krisidious

what are the chances you have a photo of your home from the outside?

ken

Kristoff

None at the present. Live just below Charlotte, NC, but working in Houston for the near future. Should be home in 4 to 5 weeks.

Ken