Roof Trusses

Trusses Make a Stronger, Straighter Roof and They Go Up Quickly

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Assembled at the factory, trusses reduce labor and material costs

Trusses can be ordered for just about any roof configuration and are made from smaller lumber sizes than dimensional rafter stock. They are assembled by the manufacturer in jigs using pieces engineered specifically for the application, which translates into consistency and precision, and they can be boomed into place quickly once they’re on the job site.

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