Cut Roof Truss Rafter

Cut Roof Truss Rafter

The verticle supports of this Leesburg Virginia roof truss were removed to allow "access" to a heat pump unit.  The truss, which is expected to hold up a part of the roof, is resting on a horizontal 2x4, merely nailed at each end.  This truss didn't reach the bottom of the roof below, so it was cut and another was sistered beside it that did reach.  I might mention that this framing technique was supposedly approved by the county inspector.

Jay performs inspections Monday through Saturday, throughout Northern Virginia, from his office in Bristow to Leesburg and Centreville, to Great Falls and Vienna and everywhere in between!