Truss Roofing Options for New Homes

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Many buyers today are choosing to build their own homes rather than buy pre-made.  The attraction of this method is obvious:  you can create a home that fits your exact specifications, rather than having one that was built for someone else.  However, with the high cost of building materials these days, constructing a new home … Read more

Headroom in Attics With Trussed Roof Options

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Many people think of the traditional triangle-shaped truss as the only Trussed Roof option, and therefore assume that truss roofing applications are very limited. In fact, many people assume that unless you want a straight gable roof with a particular pitch, you cannot utilize Trusses. Nothing could be further from the truth! Not only do … Read more

Building Creative Rooflines With Truss Construction

While Trusses are often used to speed up building time, particularly with homes or businesses that need very similar roofline construction, trusses can create unique, beautiful roofs as well.  The idea that truss builds must be boring and “cookie cutter” is simply not true.  With a good design, any truss application can be created that … Read more

The Many Shapes of Roof Trusses–Gables

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There are many different shapes and styles of roof trusses, and what you choose will depend on your specific building needs.  Some shapes are more suitable for certain applications than others.  You will also want to choose your roof trusses based on the look you want for your structure.  It can be difficult to choose … Read more