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tcamper
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Jan 21, 2016

Aluminum Roof Trusses - Grand Design uses Wood Trusses ???

One of my priorities during my search for a new 5er is a 6 sided Aluminum infrastructure ….. with aluminum roof trusses. My thinking all along is it is easier to recover from water intrusion damage, ...
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mikebte
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Jan 24, 2016
There is only one reason to not like aluminum roof truss. They sweat in extremely heat with cold inside. Or extream cold with hot inside.
Wood does not sweat and can be replaced if you have a water leak. But if no leaks, wood is just fine.

But aluminum will work just fine. Don't let that hold you away.

Hope you enjoy your new 5er.

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