Question

1. if a truss has been cut or damaged, your comments would be:

image of a truss structure with red arrows

○ if there is no visible movement on the exterior, the modification is insignificant
○ if the local building inspector approved the house, it should be alright
○ the member in contact with the sheathing should be sistered or doubled - up
○ the portion that was cut should be replaced or strengthened
○ trusses should only be repaired with a specialist’s specifications

Explanation:

When a truss is cut or damaged, the proper approach is to address the damaged portion. The option "The portion that was cut should be replaced or strengthened" directly targets the damaged part of the truss, as trusses are structural elements and any damage to them needs repair or reinforcement of the damaged section. Other options are incorrect: assuming no visible movement means insignificance ignores structural integrity, relying on a building inspector's approval of the whole house doesn't address the specific truss damage, sistering/doubling the sheathing - contact member isn't the right fix for a cut/damaged truss, and the last option (partially visible) is not a complete or correct approach as the key is to handle the cut portion.

Answer:

The portion that was cut should be replaced or strengthened