Roof trusses are used for roof framing and roof support. By contrast, floor trusses are used for floor framing and floor support. Typically, roof and floor trusses are made of wood or metal. They ...

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 ...

A floor frame consists of framing members that rest ... To simplify the job and save time and money, engineers developed roof ...

The Mans Lumber company has been family-owned and -run for nearly 125 years, currently by (from left) Anna Mans-Motschall, ...

There are two major categories of roof frame types worth discussing here. Truss: Truss roof frames feature prefabricated pieces, called trusses. These pieces can be raised or even replaced without ...

MANS Lumber & Home, Trenton, Mi., has purchased Michigan Timber & Truss, a manufacturer of custom roof trusses based in Flint ...

Michigan Timber & Truss will continue to operate under its existing name following its merger into the MANS Lumber & Home ...