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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Wood Roof Trusses
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Wood roof trusses save labor and time on the job site, and use less lumber than framing a roof with rafters. Thanks to computerized design, they have been the most common way to frame a roof—especially complicated ones—since the 1970s. Here’s a selection of our articles about trusses.
• Are roof trusses better than roof rafters (stick framing)?
• What are the most common problems with wood roof trusses?
• Are wood roof trusses with plywood gusset plates alright for house construction?
• What are the rules for cutting, notching, or boring holes in an engineered wood truss?
• Can I remove the interior walls under a roof truss?
• How much of a roof truss can I cut out to make a storage platform in the attic?
• What is the average life expectancy of wood roof trusses?
• How can I tell if a broken truss web has been repaired correctly?
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