Engineered Roof Trusses Vs Stick Framing

3 things to keep in mind when deciding the differences between a hand cut roof and trusses.

Engineered roof trusses vs stick framing.

I can understand some of the arguments against trusses and i can understand some the arguments against rafter frame as well. Framers or roofer also have given me feedback about the strength of a trussed roof versus a stick framed roof. Once the trusses have been placed and the roof installed you cannot change or remove them making renovations more difficult. And in most cases where roof trusses can be used they are a better way to frame.

Stick frame it if you know how. It is true that trusses can span greater distances and can be set quickly when conditions are right. Many times depending on the truss company you can get some really bad waves in the roofslope. Stick and truss both have their benifits and downfalls.

A wood truss on the other hand is a structurally sound engineered building product. Which is the better way to frame a house trusses or stick frame. I really believe you get a nicer roof doing it conventionally. Make sure to stick around to the end of the show for something fu.

I think trusses are great for tract homes or commercial situations but are a no go for custom homes. Advantages of roof trusses. Truss roof cons because they take more materials to create building truss roofs can be more expensive than stick framed structures. 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 roofs vs trusses. The roof and ceiling is literally sticked together. Both trusses and stick framing or rafters are good methods of roof support provided they are done correctly. However there are cases where stick framing a roof is the better option.

On long straight gables and depending on the roofing material dips or waves can really stand out. Stick framing cons. For some designs trusses are better. 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.

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. As they work on a roof and walk back and forth most of the time a trussed roof is very solid with no bounce.