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If the trusses go all the way across, the outside walls where the trusses rest are load bearing. However, depending on the design criteria, some trusses are installed with a center bearing wall also. For example, if you live in a high snow load area, you may have at least a partial middle bearing wall. In Florida, not needed.
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