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Originally Posted by Soukus View Post
I would use bolts (1/4-3/8") at every point the vertical 2x4(?) are touching a truss. Just one at each member of the trusses would do. Evenly distributed between the three trusses, it would be like a couple of 200lbs Roofers standing on the roof.

Souk, I have (5) #8 x 3" long screws at each location where the vertical 2x4 crosses the truss. Good enough... or should I go back and drill for a bolt/nut in the center of each joint?
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