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Considerations
The use of trusses does not compromise the structural integrity of the house in any way as long as the trusses are properly designed for the loads and floor plan present and are installed as intended. In fact, roof truss construction is now the standard in most areas. The Schultz Property Inspection Technical Staff reports, however, that there are some restrictions, foremost being the fact that individual truss members should not be cut or field altered. Doing so changes the load paths through the truss and weakens it. If such a situation is encountered, an evaluation by an engineer or manufacturer representative is advised.
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