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Why use Trusses instead of traditional Hand Framing?

April 26, 2017framing hand traditional trusses

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Why use Trusses instead of traditional Hand Framing?

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Trusses are less expensive than hand framing and use less lumber and less labor to install on the building. Trusses also span greater distances between bearings which allows architects to design many unique features into a trussed building that would not be possible with hand framing.