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FHB Podcast Segment: Larsen-Truss Retrofit to Existing Stud-Frame House

FHB Podcast team chats about adding Larsen trusses to an existing stud-frame home with no additional sheathing.

In episode 663 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Nate writes in about a Larsen-truss retrofit to an existing stud-frame house. He explains “the existing house already had sheathing on it. They added the Larsen trusses, insulation, and a WRB with no additional sheathing.” Nate wants to know if the team thinks this is a good idea for a timber-frame house.

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