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tsudhonimh

Roof Truss support?

12 years ago
Did you float the roof over an existing house?
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    No, this was designed as a new home. Placement of the roof is both a playful gesture and also resolves an upper bedwall (left). In addition, it creates additional shade for West bedroom (right). Design inspired by "man-made" rigs you sometimes see out on the Gulf horizon. The truss does support the roof-it is structural.
    tsudhonimh thanked Israel & Associates, Architects
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks. It's an interesting use of a truss.
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