Roof Truss Question

[jamies23]

Hello,

I currently have a flat plastered ceiling in my kitchen. My plan is to remove the ceiling to roof height and install Velux windows. I would be staining the trusses and plastering the underside of the roof.

Appologies for my lack of DIY knowledge but can I get a steel return on my roof trusses which would suffice me removing cross members?

I'm unsure of truss design or spacing at the moment so the project is a pipe dream at the moment but I will be inspecting over the next few days.

Regards,

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Have a look at the existing roof supports first then come back with your queries. Pointless trying to answer as it is.

 

[jamies23]

Have a look at the existing roof supports first then come back with your queries. Pointless trying to answer as it is.

Thanks, I'll get some pictures whilst i'm at it.

 

[^woody^]

A truss is normally designed to act as one, and if a section of the truss is removed, then the remaining timber sections are not sufficient on their own

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

He didn't mention removing them.

 

[^woody^]

He mentioned removing cross members, and the ceiling - which presumably means the ceiling joists if he wants to instal roof lights and ceiling at rafter level

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Ah yea he did, my bad!

 

[RedHerring2]

There'll probably be some bracing too, which can't be removed, but if left on show could be unsightly.