Gambrel truss with no bottom chord?

low277
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# Posted: 19 Jan 2017 11:59
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Is it possible to buy a gambrel truss with no bottom cord. It would be used as a cathedral ceiling over part of a cabin, and a sleeping loft could be in the other part of the cabin.

Steve_S
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# Posted: 19 Jan 2017 13:23
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Very handy tool below for Gambrels but all the other utilities on this site are worth their weight in gold as well.

http://www.blocklayer.com/roof/gambreleng.aspx


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low277 Member	# Posted: 19 Jan 2017 11:59 Reply Is it possible to buy a gambrel truss with no bottom cord. It would be used as a cathedral ceiling over part of a cabin, and a sleeping loft could be in the other part of the cabin.

Nate R Member	# Posted: 19 Jan 2017 13:13 Reply Probably. Barnplans.com features plans to make your own on site, so I'd assume they could be pre-made by a truss mfg. https://barnplans.com/showcase.php?show=33

Steve_S Member	# Posted: 19 Jan 2017 13:23 Reply Very handy tool below for Gambrels but all the other utilities on this site are worth their weight in gold as well. http://www.blocklayer.com/roof/gambreleng.aspx

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