Exposed trusses are exceptional architectural elements, at once structural -- they hold up the roof -- while modulating a space to give it scale and rhythm. But with the many truss types out there, ...
Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...
Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.
Q. Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...
Every building project starts with a vision. But between that initial sketch and a finished structure stands a critical question: Will the bones of this building hold up to Montana's ...
From bridges to industrial roofs, advanced truss design combines engineering precision, construction best practices, and powerful software to deliver stronger, more efficient structures. Modern ...
Kevin Hancock, president and CEO of Hancock Lumber, shown at left, and Mike Boulet, general manager of Mainely Trusses, announced this week that Hancock has acquired Mainely Trusses, a market-leading ...