Roof truss uplift - remedial action

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Roof – Uplift Remedial Action Truss – Uplift – Remedial Action Interior Ceilings

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A
OR
B
1x6 installed between trusses to anchor edge of drywall (clips are also available for the same purpose)
bottom chord of truss
drywall
install first ceiling fastener about 18" away from wall to allow the drywall to flex
top plate
wall stud typ. 2x4
molding secured to ceiling (not wall) can float up and down with truss movement

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The illustration shows a roof truss lifting above an interior partition and two alternative remedial details at the ceiling-to-wall junction. Detail A uses a 1x6 installed between trusses, or clips, to anchor the drywall edge while locating the first ceiling fastener about 18 inches from the wall so the drywall can flex. Detail B shows molding secured to the ceiling rather than the wall, allowing it to move vertically with the truss. Arrows indicate upward truss movement and vertical movement at the junction.

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Roof truss uplift - remedial action

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The illustration shows a wood roof truss lifting above an interior partition and two alternative remedial details at the ceiling-to-wall junction. Detail A anchors the ceiling drywall edge to a 1x6 installed between trus