Hello guys, I have to put insulation in this attic. Dimensions are 23×24 ft. Made of 2×4. As you can see from the pictures, there are junctions that make me feel uncomfortable about how sturdy those trusses are. There’s any safe way for me to crawl on those trusses without breaking and falling down? Thank you for your help.
Prescriptive codes don't address the connection at less common angles, so base the connection off more typical ones using bolts, structural screws, blocking, and steel tension ties.
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They won't break from you crawling/stepping on them (assuming you are a normal sized human). The framers were walking up there when the house was being built.
Thank you Greg. I'm actually thin. I feel more comfortable now.
It will be fine, just don't step on the drywall. When I did my attic I has a few 2'x4' pieces of plywood I used to stand on when I could - give the legs a rest.
Thank you. I will use some plywood.