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What can I build with trusses?

11 years ago

Our builder (who we fired), forgot to tell the truss company to STOP building our trusses...long story...so....
We have 16k worth of trusses that won't fit our new home. We are cutting them down and we will use some for interior framework. Some pieces are too short to use...
So I am looking for ideas to repurpose some 2x4 and 2x6...

Thanks!
Pam

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sunnyca_gw
11 years ago
Playhouse, greenhouse, shed for lawn tools, potting area with roof to protect you from hot sun with maybe 1 side enclosed, well placed covered area to block out neighbors for more privacy with beams across top & maybe vines on it in summer(free standing patio/roof area for table & chairs or outside kitchen with fireplace?? Jan
jeannespines
11 years ago
Take a look @the Inspiration Album link below ... created by Purplemoon from our GJer's ideas here on this forum.

...or try to sell on Craigslist or something similiar. Good luck! Jeanne S.

Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Junk Inspiration Album ... Wood
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1wanderer
11 years ago
Awesome link jeannespines!
Some really great stuff there

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