How To Remove Trussing To Make Attic

Even though it may seem fairly simple to remove your attic insulation in most cases it is best call in a professional insulation contractor.

How to remove trussing to make attic. Roof trusses are a common means of support and load bearing. However if you want to better utilize the space in your loft you may consider changing roof trusses and going for stick framing or rafters instead. To get a quick idea of what you re trying to do you can get a drawing of the truss that should have been installed above your garage when it was built. What may seem like an easy diy project can cost you time extra money to buy or rent the correct equipment and perhaps a large disposal cost.

There s plenty of room to make a 12 x 12 room with 10 foot ceiling at its peak. In the picture below the cross brace marked with yellow arrows is a real thorn in my side impeding travel from one area to another. Step 1 remove the existing roof the first step when removing a wood roof truss is to disassemble the existing roof that is causing a load upon the truss. I am in the process of adding some plywood decking to the floor of part of my attic which is built from webbing style trusses.

This can easily be accomplished by using a hammer and a crowbar. Advantages to hiring a professional for attic insulation removal.