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  1. 9 Common Roof Trusses: Everything You Need to …

    • Essentially, roof trusses create a roof’s frame. "They allow designers to create long-span open floor plans while maintaining the structural integrity of the roof system, protecting occupants from the elements … See more

    What Are The Advantages of Roof Trusses?

    Roof trusses have become more popular than raftersin recent years for a few reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason trusses are more common is that they are over 30% ch… See more

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    Types of Roof Trusses

    Comparison of roof truss types Again, there are a ton of trusses available to complete your building project. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most commonly used roof trusses for h… See more

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    Factors to Consider

    When building a new home or adding a room addition, several factors must be considered when choosing the type of truss to use. Of course, homeowners are rarely consulted i… See more

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    Cost and Efficiency

    Manufactured trusses are more economical and efficient than timber-framed roofs with a ridge beam and rafters. There are several reasons for this. First, not all carpenter… See more

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    Roof Trusses Are Convenient and Reliable

    We’ve listed out six of the most common roof trusses, but there are many more types on the market. From metal roofs to asphalt shingles to vaulted ceilings and flat roofs, there is likel… See more

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  1. How it Works: Roof Trusses - Fine Homebuilding

    WEBJan 19, 2012 · A roof truss is an engineered building component designed to span longer distances than dimensional lumber without relying on …

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  2. 15 Different Types of Roof Trusses (with Photos)