How to Order Roof Trusses

Roof trusses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. The first thing to consider is the type of truss that is suitable for your home. Roof trusses determine the exterior roof line of a house. Interior ceiling styles, such as a cathedral ceiling or a vaulted ceiling, require different types of trusses. Finally, it is important to consider the pitch of the roof. Roof pitch is measured by the number of inches of rise by foot. Roof trusses ranges from 4/12 to 10/12.

Instructions

1. Contact roof truss manufacturers as early as possible in the building process. Inquire about the turn around time between placing an order and delivery. Some trusses take longer to manufacture than others.

2. Coordinate the delivery schedule with your building schedule. The trusses should be delivered around the time the walls are being completed. Installing the trusses in a timely fashion allows you to protect the new building against the natural elements.

3. Provide the manufacturer with the necessary information. The manufacturer needs to know the span of your house, the amount of overhang on both ends of the house, the distance between the trusses and the type of gable end. Other information concerns the delivery site and address.

4. Ask for the gable ends to be stacked on top so that they are easily accessible.

References

• Build It Yourself Today: How To Select Roof Trusses For Your House