Engineered Roof Trusses Vs Stick Framing

Advantages of roof trusses.

Engineered roof trusses vs stick framing.

For some designs trusses are better. A wood truss on the other hand is a structurally sound engineered building product. And in most cases where roof trusses can be used they are a better way to frame. 3 things to keep in mind when deciding the differences between a hand cut roof and trusses.

I really believe you get a nicer roof doing it conventionally. Both trusses and stick framing or rafters are good methods of roof support provided they are done correctly. Here are some of the things that i feel are pros and cons of both that i have learned from my experience in the construction industry as a truss designer. When a truss is installed on top of the walls it builds the roof slope and ceiling at the same time as one structural piece.

It is true that trusses can span greater distances and can be set quickly when conditions are right. Stick framing cons. Although they can leave space for storage they aren t an ideal choice if you want to use the space under your roof as a room. Stick and truss both have their benifits and downfalls.

Framers or roofer also have given me feedback about the strength of a trussed roof versus a stick framed roof. Truss roof cons because they take more materials to create building truss roofs can be more expensive than stick framed structures. On long straight gables and depending on the roofing material dips or waves can really stand out. Many times depending on the truss company you can get some really bad waves in the roofslope.

Roof trusses pros. As they work on a roof and walk back and forth most of the time a trussed roof is very solid with no bounce. The stick framed roof on the other hand usually has some bounce and a little more squishing feeling to it. The roof and ceiling is literally sticked together.

However there are cases where stick framing a roof is the better option. Once the trusses have been placed and the roof installed you cannot change or remove them making renovations more difficult. I can understand some of the arguments against trusses and i can understand some the arguments against rafter frame as well. Make sure to stick around to the end of the show for something fu.

Stick frame it if you know how. Trusses tend to be a cheaper and faster method of creating roof support.