Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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kraazy3 wrote:
I have been a carpenter for 30 years and if those trusses were designed correctly they are supposed to transfer the weight down not out. The trusses are designed to give height clearence but the cross ties are still there to prevent separation of the walls. If I had any concern at all it would be side to side. I would be sure to cross brace the far end to prevent the wind from blowing the building over sideways. This should stand a considerable snow load with no problem. I would consider metal roofing to help shed the snow. I would trust this building in Vermont where I live.
Ron C
I am with Ron on this. It is not the downward forces I would be concerned about first. I know they are a pain but some external braces could help prevent the wind from "racking" it.
