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I have a 10x16 shed that use for a woodshop and am planning to remodel it soon. I currently store some lumber in the roof trusses and would like to make it a little easier to do that in the future by removing one of the ceiling joists.

Currently it is setup something like this: enter image description here

But I would like to open up the center a bit which would make it easier for me to move things into and out of the ceiling. I have come up with this: enter image description here enter image description here

So my plan is to add OSB gussets to each truss, replace the current 2x4 ceiling rafters with 2x6s, and double them up on the two inner/outer rafters to support the 2x6 box I build in the center. I think this will hold up but I'm not a structural engineer so I'm not sure if there is some issue with this I don't know about.

I would prefer not to add webbing because the plan is to maximize the amount of storage space I can get up there.

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Some general thoughts on this, since we're lacking a few critical details...

  • You can definitely rework your rafters to eliminate the need for ties at the wall plate. Just use adequate gussets fastened adequately. See my answer on a similar question for one approach.
  • You can also just remove one tie as you propose. Almost any roof structure is stable enough to do fine with ties on 8' centers, assuming they're connected well. The gussets replace much of what the ties do.
  • You might install open racking on the walls for completely unobstructed access. This disentangles your storage from your roof framing.
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