Loft Conversion

FLINK TRUSSES linked by a nailed on board

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.50 PM

My L shaped timber framed bungalow was built about 20years ago. It has flink - (shaped like a `` W``) trusses above the lounge which measures 7m x 5m. I am looking to put some lighting in this roof space and chip board the floor as I want to use this space for storage of light items like xmas decorations, kids toys etc, The trusses have a board just one board 100mm width and 12mm thickness that runs the 7metre length of the 7 trusses and is nailed to the top of each truss in the middle of the roof space with a 4 inch nail. I do not know if this board is just part of the construction process to keep the trusses upright and in position while the roof was being built or if it`s of more important consideration than that. The roof is totally boarded (sarking) under the tiles and felt. I would like to remove the board that is nailed to each truss so that I can put in some downward facing lighting in the highest part of the roof space and roof trusses but I`m not sure if I can do this. without affecting the integrity of the roof. Thanks in advance for replies.