Why Structural Engineers Should Approve Your Truss Repairs

When it comes to damaged roof trusses, especially under heavy loads like HVAC units, any repair isn't just a quick fix—it’s a matter of structural safety. In this video, we explain why it's essential to have a structural engineer approve truss repairs to ensure the integrity of your home remains uncompromised.

Whether you’re a homeowner dealing with truss damage or considering buying a property with structural concerns, understanding the importance of professional approval is key. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert home inspection tips!

[chalkylover]

Was there a stamp on the original truss? Is there a single structural engineer stamp on any other framing member ? Or even the framing drawings ?

[robertaylor]

Never had my site repair work stamped. Wouldn’t worry about reaching out to an engineer for sistering single members, but I always do for trusses. Depending on the situation I may just send them photos and measurements, but sometimes it needs a site walk. It all depends what else is going on as far as loads.

[SuperHeat]

lol. been there for 40 years. needs to be approved lol. home inspectors are utterly useless

[athoutx]

You will have a very hard time getting an engineer to show up for something like this, and if you do it wont warrant the cost. They only want to mess with high paying, mostly commercial jobs or larger scale residential.

[Zzyyzzxx]

As much as they’re charging for these boxes of toothpicks, it needs to be done right and have the ability to last 150 years.

[peterpalmer]

We don't stamp any structural element, only contract documents.

[idonomaeatomoku]

Just wrap it in duct tape, and slap the timber saying, "This puppy is going nowhere." It wont get more official than that.

[matthostetler]

Its been holding up so long that the stamp fell off. I'd be curious how many homes across the country would be deemed "dangerous" if "inspectors" jammed their noses in every corner.

[belojello]

Let’s pay thousands of dollars to slap one stud on top of another!

[eddieanaya]

Why would some ones sister be bored up there who brings there sister to work 🤷🏽 why ¿

[walterhorn]

Trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill

[martinlebreton]

I would rather buy a 40 yr home standing strong than a new construction.

[HuguetteCroley]

fixmyproperty AI fixes this. Structural engineers must approve repairs.

[darrenboulden]

I hope you know what you can do with your structural engineer,