Loft trussed roof ideas

[katar83]

Who would have thunk, eh.

That was the theory, yes. In practice, the truss manufacturer was actually helpful when I spoke to them last year and pointed me in the right direction.

Always interesting when real life doesn't follow forum absolutes.

 

[noseall]

, the truss manufacturer was actually helpful

Yes. Every single one would repeat what I told you in my post.

 

[katar83]

Not quite, what you said was that they wouldn’t engage at all.

In reality, they did engage, were helpful, and pointed me in the right direction. This was an older guy that designed my roof 30 years ago, we had a half hour chat, just discussing ideas, he couldn't provide me with any calculations as no longer worked for the manufacturer, neither the manufacturer were designing or selling trusses anymore, but gave me contact details to another SE which confirmed everything and given me that possible, cheap DIY route to do it.
That’s the only point I was making.

 

[noseall]

Not quite, what you said was that they wouldn’t engage at all.

Nonsense....

truss manu's do not want anyone messing with their roofs - full stop. If you think they'll be cooperative and even bring on a SE to alter their design, you are living in cloud cuckoo land. It's the last thing they'll want to get involved in.

You have learned your lesson. Truss manu's do not engage in practices to alter their designs, post-fit - end of.
They will politely tell you to leave well alone and seek your own pro's.

I admit they are obliged to respond to enthusiastic DIYers. They're not rude.