Rafters are made from sloped framing boards of dimensional lumber -- usually 2x8s or 2x10s -- connecting the roof peak, known as the ridge board, to the plates of the exterior walls. They are ...

When severe weather hits, you're going to want to make sure your roof's in tip top shape. Here are some do-it-yourself ...

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 ...

You're never supposed to cut any member of a prefabricated roof truss, so how can you make a wide staircase opening that's perpendicular to the run of the trusses? It's easy. A truss designer uses ...

Usually, the cracks open in winter and close in summer. This happens in houses with truss framing to support the roof. If you were to peek into your attic, you’d probably see pieces of wood ...

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.

Lifting beam manufacturer Britlift has developed a modular lifting beam specifically for lifting roof trusses.