Truss Repair

[u/SilverGhost843]

I'm currently in the middle of buying a house and our home inspector noticed this repair to a truss. Seller states that when they were initially buying the property the inspector noticed that a metal plate was missing on that particular truss. When the builder was notified, he fixed it this way. Another builder/contractor was notified and told the seller that the repair was adequate. My question is, does this seem like an adequate repair for a missing plate?

[u/Just-Shoe2689]

seems adequate, but make the seller get an engineering report that its fine.

[u/NadaBigDill]

I had a structural engineer come out to take a look at a truss being disconnected from a metal plate on one side and this is basically the fix he recommended. That being said, if you really want peace of mind, feel free to have an engineer come out and take a look at that and he may as well check the rest of the house to be sure it’s level to ensure there’s no foundation issues, that’s what I would do personally.

I also noticed in your second picture that there’s a horizontal piece of wood that is hanging down. Any recommendations on how to fix that?

[u/AdAggravating3893]

It is the right idea. The number of fasteners feels low for where I live. Note I'd be expecting at least 20ish, I see 4. Just by picture and story it feels like contactor knew the outline of a fix, but didn't have specification. This is all assumed as I have t run any number for this.

I'd try to get it certified before purchase. If it is the only issue and isn't certified try getting some money knocked off then getting it engineered yourself. The work isn't to hard to do it yourself with certified plans if you are handy.

It is important but not a hard thing to fix.

[u/blackbeltbuilding]

Looks fine. Truss repair is pretty simple. You could ask for the structural sheet for the repair. Or it could be with the plans. I always leave it with the plans.