Ask The Atlanta Home Inspector

If roof trusses are cut after they are manufactured their structural integrity will be compromised.  If the trusses are cut after installation in the attic then they are no longer capable of supporting the section of the roof that they were designed to support.

Once roof trusses are cut then the original truss manufacturer or a structural engineer needs to recommend the necessary repairs. 

Here you’ll see where two trusses have been cut to make room for a set of attic stairs!