The is a video of us modifying garage trusses for additional ceiling height to accommodate a 12.5' lift. We wanted to do a DIY, but realized it takes understanding of classic engineering (statics, strength of materials, material science), along with specific requirements that might be unique to each job. But, this video should give you an idea of what goes into safely modifying garage trusses. Basically, you need to add more and beefier scissor (or other) trusses if you decide to eliminate the horizontal lower chord! Please subscribe to the channel! - we are going to be doing some more interesting projects in the next few months
*Updated 2/14/2025: The most recent Super Garage update video (Part 6): https://youtu.be/LXaqNSLkwKM
This can be done without "removing the roof" (which we had suggested to us many times before thinking our way out of the problem).
If you are interested in designing a truss for your garage, this website is super useful: https://midwest.menards.com/TrussOnline/#/landing/Truss
Check out our website for more information: https://enigmaengineeringllc.com/
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This video is part of our "Super Garage Video Series":
Here is the follow-up video of us installing a Janus 1000 roll-up garage door to get rid of the tracks from the old door: https://youtu.be/HAP9_7h95kY
Here is a video showing the finished garage and installation of the lift: https://youtu.be/hVr5gUNhtk8