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Trusses Are Known For This.....


Posted by Dodgeman on February 3rd, 2004 09:53 PM
In reply to engineered roof trusses by Dan Baden on February 3rd, 2004 09:30 PM [Go to top of thread]

This is called truss lift and is caused by the difference in temperature of the tops of the trusses as compared to the bottom chords. 1/4 inch sounds excessive, the gaps are usually in the order of 1/8 inch.
The only solution I have heard is to use a flexible caulk in the cracks that can expand and contract with the gaps.
Good Luck!
Dodgeman

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