What are roof trusses and why do I need them?
30 years ago, nearly every roof on every house was framed by hand. Now, with the growing complexity of designs and shapes of modern roof structures, most buildings take advantage of truss systems. A roof truss is a rigid, strong framework made up of wood members, such as 2×4’s, fastened and held together by metal connector plates. This framework determines the shape of your roof and supports the roofing materials. Roof trusses are designed to ancient geometric principles. Most of the bridges you drive over were designed using the same principles. The advantage of trusses is that they offer a completely engineered solution to those complex roofs required by today’s home designs. Not only easier, faster and less labor-intensive to install, trusses offer additional benefits including dramatic vaulted ceilings, attractive roof lines, and even storage and attic space. Trusses also offer the peace of mind that the roof over your head was professionally engineered to withstand the forces of w
