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   DanH | Jul 12, 2015 11:32am | #1

   I think I'd try to find a source of used trusses.  Making them yourself is likely to be more expensive than buying new, and is fraught with possible problems.

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   oops | Jul 12, 2015 01:20pm | #2

   metal roof framing

   Dan is absolutely right.  If it seems like a fun/challenging project and you are not trying to save money have at it.  You can always call in your local bar truss fabricator when all the fun is long gone.

   Are you set up for all of the cutting/welding/fabraction and erection of steel.  If you will need a building permit, your DIY steel trusses may not meet with favor down at city hall.

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   deadnuts | Jul 12, 2015 05:09pm | #3

   Here's some help:

   Supply your drawings and spec's to your local professional engineer of choice. I'm sure he or she will be glad to help you with your specific project--and charge you accordingly.

   You probably won't find any free professional engineering help for your specific project online beyond adivice on generic fundamentals. Any knee jerk engineering advice here (I see it all the time) is better left ignored

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   BossHog | Jul 16, 2015 06:48pm | #5

   This insulting advice coming from the biggest moron here...

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   deadnuts | Jul 18, 2015 08:49am | #6

   Only those that choose to stay ignorant get insulted by good advice.

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   gfretwell | Jul 12, 2015 10:44pm | #4

   I bet you can buy them cheaper than you can make them