common sense to protect homeowners from these plates. So if your home has a truss system be careful up there. These things can be buried under the insulation also.
More Pix - Gusset Plates - Knife Blades in the Attic
This picture on the left is of a large gusset plate (about 6" tall and 12" long) in the attic of a new home. The picture below and to the right shows where it is mounted at the top of the attic staircase. The problem with this mount is that this is also where people access the attic and they can easily grab these plates as they enter or exit the attic. Gusset plates are very sharp, especially on the corners. Builders need to be more aware of these issues and use
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