I live in a classic raised ranch bi-level home. My attic is a fink truss. I bought thishouseas a bank property but through my research am trying to figure some stuff out. The ex owner I know swapped the kitchen and dining. Why I dont know but I want to re open as I think the area in my picture that is marked with the red x was already open. I am almost positive this is half a dummy wall as all my neighbors have the classic design. Also I dont even think this wall is load as above is a fink truss attic. When I pulled the floor molding I can also see where the wood floor continues under what seems the dummy wall. Thanks much!
If they are truly fink trusses then they should be a clear span truss. In saying that we are not there to verify this.
You have two options:
Go ahead and cut it out. If the roof colapses or bows down then you know you made a mistake. LOL
Pay an engineer a few hundred dollars to verify it is ok.
In my opinion option 2 would be the best. It is not that expensive to have it done.
This is what I would do when wading into the unknown.
Course he did. Single wall flue, I hope not, held up with steel strap.
Multiple colored insulation, must come from yard sale, no soffit vent baffles.
Oh and draft face insulation. ETC.
Thats what I saw as well Marcel. That is why I asked. Also those trusses are not meant for storage. Sheer strengh not downward pressure concentrated on the bottom chord.
