The two most popular styles of roofing that utilize wooden trusses are hips and gables.  Both styles have advantages and disadvantages, and both can ultimately be a good choice for a home depending on the owner’s needs and preferences.  Either style can be strong and well-built using quality wood truss products, which will significantly reduce … Read more

Many people have heard of wood trusses and know that they may save a great deal of time and money for builders on many different job types.  Whether the construction involves a small home, a commercial building, or even a large apartment complex, trusses are often used to cut the cost of materials and labor … Read more

You have probably heard at some time or other that trusses cost less than rafters as a roof framing option.  Is this really true?  If so, how much less do trusses cost?  More importantly, why is there such a cost differential between trusses and rafters, and given that this difference exists, why do people choose … Read more

Builders have several options when it comes to roof types.  Generally speaking, the more complicated the roof the more expensive it is to build.  A simple gable structure with one continuous run is much more cost-effective than a roofline that is broken with several dormers, hips and other shapes to add visual interest.  However, even … Read more