09/16/2026
🏠 A CUT TRUSS FOR A TOILET PIPE? 🚨
During a recent home inspection, we discovered an engineered roof truss that had been cut to make room for a plumbing pipe serving a toilet.
Engineered trusses are designed to work as a complete structural system. Cutting or modifying a truss without proper engineering and reinforcement can compromise its structural capacity.
This is exactly why a thorough home inspection matters. We don’t just look at what’s visible—we look for conditions that could create structural, safety, or costly repair concerns.
🔎 What we found:
✔️ Cut engineered truss
✔️ Plumbing pipe passing through the truss
✔️ Potential loss of structural capacity
✔️ Further evaluation by a qualified structural professional may be necessary
Know what you’re buying before you close.
Faryna Home Inspections Co.
Alex Faryna, CPI
🏅 InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector
🏠 GAHI Certified Home Inspector
🏗️ ICC Residential Building Inspector
📞 678-925-6309
Inspecting today, peace of mind tomorrow.