Truss webs cut

[mpettitt (Mike Pettitt, HI 136)]

1985 hip roof; all hip truss webs cut at all four corners of main roof; is there a good reason for this. The vertical 2x4 sticking up from the bottom left of a photo is not an issue. Thanks

[jfunderburk (Joe Funderburk, CMI)]

Sabotage?

[mpettitt (Mike Pettitt, HI 136)]

Sabotage is possible but this the 2nd time I’ve seen this, its making me wonder, any other thoughts?

[jpope (Jeffrey Pope, CMI, CHI, CPI, ICC)]

Structural defect. Defer to a structural engineer or truss-design specialist for design and repairs.

This type of modification is not allowed without proper documentation from a qualified specialist.

[kshepard (Kenton Shepard, CMI)]

The carpenter didn’t get paid or was otherwise unhappy.

[mpettitt (Mike Pettitt, HI 136)]

Thanks everyone (deferred)

[gmathias1 (Greg Mathias, CCHI, CMI)]

I have seen this in colder climates like mine where truss uplift is an issue. They seem to pull up on the hips harder then on the mains due to a shorter distance. It is still a defect and should never be done but may be the reason why.

[rcooke (Roy D. Cooke, Sr)]

@gmathias1

I have seen this in colder climates like mine where truss uplift is an issue. They seem to pull up on the hips harder then on the mains due to a shorter distance. It is still a defect and should never be done but may be the reason why.

Very interesting thanks Greg

[jmcgrail (James T. McGrail, HI-3097)]

boy I bet that all saw had some nasty kick back !