There is something to be said for the feeling you get when you can look around your home and realize that you played a key part in the building of the structure. However, there is even more to be said about knowing that your home is safe and built to last. If you've thought about putting your DIY hat on to set the trusses on your new home or add-on, take a pause. There is a lot that can go wrong if you don't know what you're doing; learn about just some of the potential mistakes.
1. Time
Time won't exactly be on your side if you complete the setting process on your own. You will instead have to wait longer for the completion of your project. Whether it's incorrect material selection, incorrect replacement, or some other issue, it will take you far longer to complete this process than it would a professional. The more time it takes to complete the project, the more money you will likely spend.
2. Anchor Sizing
The anchors are the support system of the truss system, and therefore a significant figure in the support of the entire roof system. During the setting process, it's essential the anchors be sized correctly. If the anchor is not sized to accommodate the total uplift of the trusses, it won't be able to support the load sufficiently, which is incredibly dangerous. Even if there is no immediate problem, the problem with the size of the anchor may come back to haunt you.
3. Crane
You will need a crane to lift the truss systems onto your roof properly. Unless you have experience, don't expect to rent a boom or crane truck and get to work without any hiccups. Operating a crane is a challenging task, and when you consider the level of precision necessary to properly place the truss system, the challenge level only escalates. In some areas, you can't even rent the crane without proper permits. Contact a business like Lighting of Georgia Inc. for more information about boom truck rentals.
4. Truss Alignment
Installing a truss system is more like a puzzle in that you have to fit every piece together precisely. For example, you have to be able to tell which trusses are loadbearing and which are not. Build upon a truss that is not loadbearing, and all your efforts will likely come crashing down. However, more important, you have to be able to tell which areas of the roof can support a load-bearing truss and which can't, which is quite a challenge in and of itself.
Don't invite chaos into your home. Let a professional complete this step for you to ensure you avoid these and other costly and dangerous mistakes.
When we purchased our first home, we realized that there was a problem with some of the electrical work. Some of the lights flickered when we turned them on, and others really seemed to have issues if they were left on long term. I thought the issues was the light bulbs themselves at first, so I replaced several of them. However, after making those changes, it seemed like things were still having trouble. I began going through and thinking carefully about how to identify and resolve the challenges, and it occurred to me that working with an electrician could be helpful. I turned to the professional for help, and it was a good thing I did. Read more about electricians on this blog.