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The construction industry has struggled a bit in recent years. This is not because there's not amazing technology out there to make construction easier. There's tons of technology, and it's amazing! Rather, the struggle seems to be that there is a shortage of labor. Many young people are not as interested in working in construction anymore. We hope that we can do our part to change that. In posting on this blog, we hope to reach a wide audience, including young people who may want to work as contractors. There are excellent jobs in the industry, and learning the basics on this blog can set you up for success.

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Truss Roof Systems

Building codes must be abided by during the construction of a residence. This may affect the overall design of a home and the construction materials that are utilized. A truss roof system is one that contains angled framework along each end of a rooftop. Trusses contain wooden beams that act as a support system.

Rafters And Load Bearing Walls

The use of rafters and load-bearing walls could limit the ceiling height and the shape or the size of the living space that comprises each room in a home. A structural engineer is often called upon to go over the construction plans for a new residence. If interior load-bearing walls are essential for the design of a home, the space within each room may be restricted. Trusses that comprise a rooftop bear the brunt of the weight of the roofing materials.

This type of rooftop may omit the need for interior load-bearing walls. As a result, a homeowner will be able to choose an interior layout that maximizes the amount of living space within each room. A truss roof system can be used for new construction jobs or for renovation jobs. An existing rooftop can be replaced with one that contains truss sections. People who choose this type of renovation often do so because they would like to enjoy a high ceiling and large, spacious rooms.

Truss Construction And Sizing

When rafters are being used to construct a home or to complete a renovation, the wood pieces are typically cut onsite. Trusses are prefabricated in an industrial setting. Wooden planks are used as top and bottom chords and webbing. The design of a truss is similar to the shape of a triangle. The chords comprise the outline of each piece and the webbing is secured to the inside of each truss.

Trusses are less expensive than rafters. This is due to them being manufactured in advance. The size and angling of a truss can vary. A contractor will provide a comparison of truss roofing types. The comparison will indicate how much it will cost to construct a truss rooftop and the square footage that will comprise the inside of a residence.

Vaulted ceilings can often be attained by choosing to have a truss system installed on a residence. Once the truss pieces and all of the roofing materials have been installed, siding will be used to conceal the wooden materials that make up each truss section.