Removing Attic Braces

Install the rest of the braces on that side of the attic then install the braces on the other side of the attic using the same method.

Removing attic braces.

Let s start our discussion by looking at the proper way to brace an attic. Bracing for the roof frame can. They don t look as if they were meant to be permanent so i wanted to know if from a structural standpoint they are really needed. Look at this photo of the space created by attic trusses at my home.

I added a picture of the roof directly above the brace i am asking about. Attic trusses have a rectangular shape inside each truss. I have this above my own garage. The problem is that there are 1x4 braces where i want to put my 2x4 studs.

An important notation is that the purlin bracing should be off of walls or beams as needed. Usually these are older home built in the 30 s through the 50 s however i ve seen inadequate attic bracing on homes of all ages. I laid on my back to take the shot in that picture the roof slopes downward to the right. The studs would run through the middle of the frame.

These give the sheathing something flat to lay against. You can see perpendicular cross braces above the trusses between the trusses and the roof sheathing. Prevent this unfortunate series of events by bracing your rafters to make them sturdy and resistant to snow loads and wind. In order to gain space while still supporting the roof adequately you will need to build a short support or pony wall to run along each side of your attic before removing the the webbing braces in your trusses.

I want to run 4 horizontal 2x4s and add a plywood sheet to use as storage in my attic. When sagging gets too severe it can lead to roof collapse and once the roof goes the house won t last for long. Tape measure chalk line 2 by 4 inch boards. Purlins as shown in sample photos below are installed for rafter support.

If the roof slope is steeper than 9 inches in 12 inches of run it doesn t take much width to end up with a nice room 12 feet wide with an 8 foot ceiling. Sagging rafters are a sign that a house is in serious trouble.