What Is a Truss Roof?
A truss roof is a triangular wooden structure constructed in mass quantities at a factory and shipped to job sites. At the site, the truss roof frames are put together by framing carpenters. Their mass production and availability have made them much more common than conventional roofs in today’s construction industry. The popularity of truss roofs is based on five basic benefits they have over conventional framed roofs. These include exceptional strength, low cost, variety of styles, flexible and adaptable designs, and quick installation. Conventional roof frames, also known as stick built roof frames, fall short on all these points. The only drawback to truss construction is that it does not provide the homeowner with often coveted attic space.
