Why would I do that? ... Read on..
First off - disclaimer here.
I AM NOT AND ENGINEER. DO NOT DO THIS BASED ON WHAT I JUST DID. I AM COMFORTABLE WITH WHAT I JUST DID, BUT AM NOT RECOMMENDING ANYONE ELSE DO THE SAME. OK???? GOT IT? OK!
As you know I bought some TPO roofing few months ago, but since it was so ugly hot this summer, I decided to wait until things cooled off a little bit before installation.
We are about there.
I have been looking for different ways to put a scaffolding around the motorhome, so I can work comfortably without running up and down a ladder all day.
So, after considering some of my options, I figured, I need a platform to walk on, some 7' or so up in the air.
Eventually I decided to "try" making a truss to help support my weight. That is why I was cutting 1 of those 2 x 3's.
This is the result of my first try. Remember, these are 2 x 3's, and not 2 x 4's, and the top and bottom is 8' long.
I did not use any glue, as I wanted to try just using 2.5" Kreg screws to hold it together. Hey, what did I have to lose?
After assembly, I added weight to the top in the center, a little over 300lbs.
Surprisingly, it did not move at all. None. Nice and sturdy. SO, I figured, I can make another one, cover both with plywood, and I should be good to go.
REMEMBER - this is only a temporary truss - it is NOT for long term use, as in a house floor or something like that.
In actuality, this probably won't see weight on it more than a few hours, and then can be dis-assembled, and the wood used for something else.
This is not assembled according to industry standards, but after putting weight on it, I am satisfied, it will do what I need it to do, for a short period of time.
