When planning a new construction or major renovation project, one of the crucial decisions you might encounter is choosing the structural support for the roof. This choice often boils down to two main options: roof rafters or trusses. Both play critical roles in roofing structures but come with their own set of advantages and considerations.
An Overview of Trusses vs. Rafters
Whether you’re getting an asphalt or sheet metal roof, you must determine the type of support you’re going to use for your roofing system. Rafters and trusses are two options you can choose from. In this article, Roofmasters Roofing and Sheet Metal Company breaks down what rafters and trusses are. Rafters Rafters are essentially the skeleton of your roof. They’re the wooden structures that form the roof’s peak, creating the framework that… Continue Reading