flat roof to slope conversion | Ask The Experts Forum

Guest User 8/18/2006	I would like to convert my garage (16'x22')roof which is a flat roof to a sloped roof using premade trusses it has solid brick walls no stick framing, I was thinking of running 2x6 plates around the perimeter and using some kind of ties to strap the trusses to the plates, is this common practise or am i going about this the wrong way any info would be useful thank you. james	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/8508/find/
Allan Reid Dura-Loc Roofing Systems, Inc. 8/23/2006	You are on the right track. Certain areas have wind load requirements that mean certain anchoring methods. Check with the local building department.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/8509/find/

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