Answer: 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.

Elements of a king post truss: Rafters: diagonal members that lie against and are parallel to the roof; Tie beam: at the bottom of the truss, spanning from wall to wall (or rafter to rafter) ...

We are adding a master bedroom and family room "wing" to our house. It will have a standard pitched roof. Do you recommend having the roof stick built with lumber or using pre-made roof trusses?

I get frequent emails from homeowners who want to cut into their roof trusses. I always tell them, “No, don’t do it!” ...

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 ...

Q. The roof on my house is just a big flat area. I’ve seen similar style houses that have a dormer on the roof. This structure makes the house far more interesting. What does it take to add ...

The roof deck collects the snow load and transfers the weight to the rafters. For any rafter, the portion of the roof deck that transfers this load is the tributary area.

The steeper the pitch of the roof over the structure, the larger the room can be in the attic. I'm typing this column right now in my small man cave that's above my garage.