Removing one truss in garage


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Old 02-17-21, 06:48 AM
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Removing one truss in garage

Am I able to take out one truss in my garage to create an alleyway for my sons to shoot hoops in that alleyway. The red marks indicate the truss that needs to be taken out.

 
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Old 02-17-21, 07:29 AM
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If you're located in a snow area, I would not recommend it. At 24" centers those trusses are designed to carry a typical snow load. If you remove it, you provide a weak spot. You may be able to compensate by adding other cross members. Maybe others more familiar with construction can offer other alternatives.
 
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Old 02-17-21, 08:02 AM
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I am thinking that I would somehow tie the to adjacent trusses together...maybe by 2x4s along the top of the trusses. I just want it to stay up to code
 
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Old 02-17-21, 08:11 AM
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A roof system has a lot of capacity, one of those as Norm mentions is snow load.

Could you do it, sure, would I recommend, no!

Get a hoop outside where it should be!
 
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I have a hoop outside...just looking for a space for them to shoot when the temps are below zero
 
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Originally Posted by Daniel Hacker
I have a hoop outside...just looking for a space for them to shoot when the temps are below zero
Get a ladder and spray paint "bulls eye" targets on the underside of the roof (sort of inverse ski-ball), then let the kids learn to accurately shoot BETWEEN 24" trusses and hit their targets.
 
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Shoot the other direction

I did this in my garage, 28x24 garage. Shoot parallel to trusses. You can shoot a free throw in this setup, possibly another 2-3 feet further. I have pictures and a video if you are interested.
 
 

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