How to build roofing trusses?
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Diana Deiley
I live in an older manufactured home constructed with 'finger jointed (??)' trusses that have fallen apart, sagging the ceilings. (All from walking on the roof for power washing.) Is it possible to build new trusses from within then replace the ceiling with sheetrock? Can't afford a roofing company on social security. I appreciate all input.
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I did this on SSI too with an older mobile home that had great bones. I did it room by room from the inside. Took down paneling I had on my ceiling. Mine had a 6 inch foam roof that I saved what i could of that. I had to locate any load bearing beams first. I also had to locate HVAC...an old duct that was causing rust and sagging and mold. My whole roof had to be redone. I replaced old trusses one by one as I went with 2x4 but legally had to watch the weight in case we moved it one day. In retrospect with learning about roofing and mobile homes now...most put a new trussed roof over the old one and rip out the older sagging roof. This is cheaper, better quality and with tiny homes pushing legal limits, can be done in most areas legally without clearance issues. Another idea for money...USDA weatherization grants in your home state. They pay up to 7500 dollars in home repairs, even mobile homes. NO travel trailers though :)