We are adding a master bedroom and family room "wing" to our house. It will have a standard pitched roof. Do you recommend having the roof stick built with lumber or using pre-made roof trusses? — Arn ...

About 80 years ago, the bowstring truss roof became a popular construction element in the United States. Prior to 1960, it was reportedly one of the most common design types for commercial and ...

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.

Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over the past half century. Trusses are gradually replacing the conventional rafters, to the point that nowadays more than 80 percent of new residential ...