Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over the past half century. Trusses are gradually replacing the conventional rafters, to the point that nowadays more than 80 percent of new residential ...

Most new home construction now utilizes pre-engineered and built roof trusses, as opposed to traditional rafter framing to form the roof structure of the house. This type of framing construction is ...

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.

A roof collapse at Sacy's Restaurant in Bay Mills Resort and Casino led to an evacuation. No injuries were reported. Sacy's ...

Last week, I was downloading some photos from my fancy digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mt. Desert Island in ...

A partial roof collapse at Sacy’s Restaurant at the Bay Mills Resort & Casino,has prompted an emergency response and closure ...

SCHOFIELD - The Milwaukee Bucks’ arena project will reach a milestone Tuesday morning, one that will extend to Merrill Iron & Steel, a local company that has supplied the most critical elements of the ...

In this video, I frame the entire roof of my 20 x 32 workshop by myself. Watch as I set and brace the trusses, build ladder rake eave overhangs, fly rafters, and attach the sub fascia boards to ...

Forty-two wooden roof trusses collapsed and splintered this week during construction of Unity’s new public works garage. No one was hurt when the 80-foot-long trusses fell — some on Sunday and the ...

The Institute for Timber Construction (ITC-SA), the South African professional body and regulator of the engineered timber structure industry, offers insight into the benefits of pre-fabricated roof ...

Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to convert part of the ceiling to a high, sloped one or would it be too weak? — Gail V. Dear Gail: ...

Bay Mills Resort & Casino closed Sacy's Restaurant and part of its gaming floor after a partial roof collapse. No injuries ...