Hello. I am planning to build an upper floor on our house. I was thinking of installing a staircase to get up to the second floor. But according to my measurements, the staircase will come up right in the middle of a roof truss. Is there any way to relieve the roof truss in one way or another?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Okay, thanks 
yes the idea is to hire some form of konstruktör.
yes the idea is to hire some form of konstruktör.
To be a bit contrary:
An experienced carpenter can often assess how this should be done without involving a designer. Cutting a single underframe for a roof truss, as is the case here, should not lead to any problems.
I believe it is more important for a skilled carpenter to do the job with care than for a structural engineer to calculate the loads.
An experienced carpenter can often assess how this should be done without involving a designer. Cutting a single underframe for a roof truss, as is the case here, should not lead to any problems.
I believe it is more important for a skilled carpenter to do the job with care than for a structural engineer to calculate the loads.
The problem is just knowing whether you've actually hired a skilled carpenter or a hack with a slick tongue ...
TS, can you post some pictures or sketches of what the problem looks like?
It's far from certain that you'll get a complete and guaranteed solution, but you'll probably get at least some indications of possible measures and how much support and reinforcement are needed.
With that info, you'll be in a stronger position if a carpenter or designer presents you with a proposal.
And welcome to the forum, Marcus.
TS, can you post some pictures or sketches of what the problem looks like?
It's far from certain that you'll get a complete and guaranteed solution, but you'll probably get at least some indications of possible measures and how much support and reinforcement are needed.
With that info, you'll be in a stronger position if a carpenter or designer presents you with a proposal.
And welcome to the forum, Marcus.
It is not contrary, but actually completely correct and according to the rules.
Good to mention it.
Many make changes to load-bearing structures without bothering about notification or even knowing that it is necessary.
It becomes partly a matter of conscience. It can also cause complications, for example, during a future sale if the buyer does their due diligence properly and doesn't like that permit-required measures were taken without approval.
Good to mention it.
Many make changes to load-bearing structures without bothering about notification or even knowing that it is necessary.
It becomes partly a matter of conscience. It can also cause complications, for example, during a future sale if the buyer does their due diligence properly and doesn't like that permit-required measures were taken without approval.