Roof Trusses-What You Need To Know
Roof trusses are structures that design consists of one or more triangular parts made with straight beams. Each beam is connected to the other at the ends with nodes. The diagonal and vertical beams form what is known as the “truss web”.
In simpler terms, a roof truss is a frame for rooftops. It carries the weight of the deck and framing of the roof, as well as protects against the pressure exerted by wind on the upper chord of the roof.
Designs Of Roof Trusses
There are various designs of roof trusses available, including Attic, Planar and Monopitch. The roof truss design you would need depends on the shape and style of the roof you desire. Roof trusses can be made from wood (timber) or steel (metal). Click on the link to read more about roof construction. Roof trusses prices change depending on the types of roof trusses and the roof truss manufacturers you decide to use.
The simplest roof truss design is the Planar truss. It consists of one single triangle, and is used in a framed roof which has a rafter and ceiling joist. Planar trusses are usually used in parallel to form bridges and roofs.
Steel roof trusses, or metal roof trusses, are most commonly used for commercial buildings, and cost more than wooden roof trusses. Advantages of a steel roof truss over a wooden type include the fact that steel is lighter, and more resistant to rot and insect damage.
Wooden roof trusses, or timber roof trusses, are commonly used in the building of homes. A wooden roof truss has an advantage over steel roof trusses in that they are cheaper than steel and faster to set up. Some wooden roof trusses have wooden beams that are connected by metal connector plates, and are known as metal plate-connected wood roof trusses.
Benefits Of Roof Trusses
Roof trusses allow for 40% less building materials to be used than in the traditional method of roof construction, and are thereby more economical than building a traditional roof. They also allow for the weight of the roof on the building to be properly distributed, resulting in a better safety factor. They also allow for walls within the building to be removed, moved or added if necessary. Another benefit is that roof trusses can be installed easily, quickly and at a reasonable cost.
The Ideal Solution
Visable Improvements can supply and install the perfect roof truss to suit your needs. As a quality, leading company in the roof construction industry, we will advise you on what option and design to choose. We install roof trusses with the ultimate precision.
