The average roof structure is just a triangle. You’d be stunned how strong one is when you connect the three pieces of wood together correctly. The sloped sides of the triangle that create your roof ...

But in the end, the most successful trusses will stay true to the language of a truss, using posts, ties, struts, rafters and braces, as has been done for thousands of years. Related: ...

They are an engineered product, so they are generally very strong. If your wing addition is going to be very large, trusses are strong enough to cover a longer span than standard roof rafters.

For most homes, using roof trusses is a far better construction method than stick built roof framing. The main exception is if you plan to use the attic area for storage of large items.

Dear Arn: For most homes, using roof trusses is a far better construction method than stick built roof framing. The main exception is if you plan to use the attic area for storage of large items.

For a listing of 10 room sizes inside different length and pitch attic trusses, simple truss erection guidelines, and other tips on cutting common roof rafters, send $3 and your name and address ...

The cost of these space-creating trusses is very modest. A regular common truss with a 24-foot span and a 10/12 roof pitch with no storage space costs $69 in my area. This same truss, framed as a ...

I’ve stopped these noises from happening in homes by adding diagonal bracing to the roof rafters or trusses. It’s best if you can incorporate 2-by-6 material and use large timber screws ...

How a Roof Withstands Snow Loads Fortunately, the vast majority of roofs don't cave in, even when the weight of the snow on them exceeds what they're designed to carry. Three primary factors help ...