An Indiana truss manufacturer is building a second plant in Battle Creek, Michigan, with the help of a $300,000 grant from the state.

The timber roof truss designer should be able to define the design responsibilities of the various role players within the organisation involved in the preparation, submission, review and approval ...

In this article, we’ll dive into the basics of roof framing and construction, from its purpose and components to the materials used and the process involved. Whether you’re looking to maintain your ...

APT Bulletin: The Journal of Preservation Technology, Vol. 52, No. 4, Special Issue: Wood (2021), pp. 17-24 (8 pages) Paul C. Gilham and Terry D. McKee, “Bowstring Trusses ‘Fail’to Meet Current Code ...

Miami building supplier Manuel Menendez has yet to replace or fix many of the poor-quality roof trusses he allegedly sold for use in up to 3,000 Dade County homes built in the 1980s. And only days ...

In a bid for greater clarity and understanding of building regulations as they apply to timber roof trusses, the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), in partnership with local roof ...