Loss Prevention companies use them to document crimes for easier prosecution, IF they are able to get a good picture of the criminal.Fun Fact, most state audio recording laws were conceived to protect our 1st amendment rights to Free Speech.

The only time I've looked at jacking up a floor is when the main trusses in the basement are split and/or have WBI damage.

They resist termites and other wood destroying organisms better although almost every house does still have wood trusses.3.

At least we have his speeches to refer to when needed. 

I have heard the same speech about contractors.

Today I got a call and had the following conversation with a seller that sounded pretty desperate to sell, judging form his tone, and his speech. 

Usually "after I do a walkthrough" would be part of that speech, but not in this case.At least in our area, getting the keys back is very helpful from a legal standpoint (clearly shows tenant has given up possession).  

He spanned a 4x6 16' to support the trusses...

I work now as a speech pathologist and have a masters degree.  

Since the margins are typically so tight on commodity lumber, the supplier either has to take the hit and match the market, or ride it out.4) If you're including trusses in this, those can vary dramatically - huge swings in price... in part because the design is subject to the individual designer as well as some supplier have in-house truss capability while others act as a middleman.