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On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Mike Rambour wrote:
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just looking at this, it looks like that's exactly what they're for--to
keep the roof from pushing the walls out.  that's if I'm reading that
right.
it it were me I'd have somebody look at it first.  no doubt there's a way
to remove them safely.  maybe stronger joists at each end?  you could
always wrap the garage walls near the roof with a steel band--that'd give
you the tension you need and plenty of open space inside <grin>.
in earthquake country, I'd want to be extra sure about this.
fwiw,
scott
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