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Importance of Roof Trusses

Roof trusses serve a pair of critical functions for a building. There are many different types of roof trusses. Which truss design to use depends on a number of factors and that decision is best left to a professional engineer.
  1. What Is a Roof Truss?

    • A roof truss is a frame, typically made out of wood. The frame is composed of a series of connected triangles as that particular shape has great structural stability.

    What Does a Roof Truss Do?

    • A roof truss does a couple of different things. Primarily, it supports the components of a home's roof, including roof sheathing, felt paper and shingles. Secondarily, a roof truss adds structural integrity to the home's envelope by helping tie it together from the top.

    Why Are Roof Trusses Important

    • Without roof trusses a building would have no platform for a roof. Further, the building envelope would be significantly weaker.