How to build trusses

Roof trusses are basically the skeleton of the roof, carrying the weight of the frame and supporting the walls of the building. Learn how to build a stable roof truss.

Dear James: I want to use my attic area for storage and a new room addition I am planning. My contractor says the trusses will block the space. Is he

This step by step diy project is about how to build a gambrel roof shed. Building a roof for a barn shed with loft will add character to yoru project.

A few weeks back, I saw my neighbor was building his house with a roof truss to support the roof. The roof truss was long, and I wondered why he didn't put

Need a shed for storing tools or just hanging out? Here are some tips from experienced builders to help you complete the project from the ground up.

1,783 likes, 58 comments - thebuildhive March 17, 2024: "Here is a tip to save you tons of time taping your over hangs on your building. We frame our homes with no overhangs so that we would have a continuous WRB from foundation to ridge with no interruptions. But this is not considered standard procedure.⁠ ⁠ So it’s only natural to look at this and say, “Hey, it would be easier to get the rafter tails built into the truss and tape around them. You’re kind of right; it would be, but you…

Trusses are commonly used to provide support for roofs, bridges, and other expansive structures. To put together a simple wooden truss, you'll fasten a number of pre-cut beams into a chosen configuration inside a sturdy triangular frame,...

For simple gable or shed roofs, you need to learn this basic building block of roof framing.

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Want to know the difference between rafters and trusses? We'll discuss everything you need to know plus more.