King post modification

[cpm25]

I want to add a first floor to my large garage loft for storage purposes, but there is a large king post truss in the centre which will start at around waist height when i put floor in, so will be in the way. i wish to modify them to make an opening as large as possible in the middle, as i no removing completly is not an option, has anyone managed anything similar and have any advice.

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• cpm25
• 4 May 2011
• 1

 

[RonnyRaygun]

Remove and replace with designed steelwork...otherwise leave it alone!

 

[cpm25]

leaving alone is not an option if i want to make the area usable, i have asked structural engineer to come have a look, i thought steel would be the option, just looking for ideas thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Ronny is an SE.

 

[RonnyRaygun]

leaving alone is not an option if i want to make the area usable, i have asked structural engineer to come have a look, i thought steel would be the option, just looking for ideas thanks

Sorry, I meant put the steelwork in first then remove the truss...other way round could be a real disaster!
You'll probably want a portal frame with a tie at ceiling height.

 

[cpm25]

thanks for that ronnie, i wish you were closer i would employ you to come and do drawings, i have a good steel company that has done work for me before so this should be ok.

do you or any one out there have any idea on cost for an se to come out and design whats needed.??


thanks for all the help

 

[geraint]

Ronny is an SE.

and you are.....