Why Is A Wood Trussed Roof Better?
Lumber used by quality truss manufacturers conforms to strict state, local, and national building design criteria. Lumber for trusses are cut by machines that are mathematically calibrated and set to produce highly accurate cuts. This helps eliminate gaps when truss members are joined. Because trusses are manufactured with great precision in jigs, multiples of the same trusses are identical in size, assuring uniformity throughout your roof system. In conventional building most carpenters can cut and build a roof. But, much is left to chance and the builder’s opinion. However, most trussed roof systems are designed by engineers or architects to fit your specific roof system and conform to applicable building codes. Most trusses are fabricated under ideal shop conditions and therefore, are not usually subjected to a great deal of exposure to inclement weather until delivered to the site. Your house is closed in more rapidly with roof trusses thus reducing the time interior walls and floo
