The Scissor Truss. A scissor truss eliminates vertical and horizontal elements. ... As mentioned at the outset, the principle function of trusses is to hold up the roof by withstanding gravity.

If you prefer a vaulted ceiling, your builder can order scissor trusses in which the bottom chord is pitched at the angle of your ceiling. There are some tips to make it easier to install a truss ...

If you prefer a vaulted ceiling, your builder can order scissor trusses in which the bottom chord is pitched at the angle of your ceiling. There are some tips to make it easier to install a truss ...

These trusses typically cost slightly more than double the price of a standard truss. Roof pitch is measured in rise over run. For example, a 6/12 roof rises 6 inches for each horizontal foot.

The attic in our four-year-old house creaks, and when it's windy, we hear cracking noises as well. It sounds as if something is going to come crashing through the ceiling above our bed. The ...

Standard trusses or framing may not handle the weight ofa loaded lift or all the items you wantto store. Attic or storage trusses, on the other hand, are designed to supportextra weight. If your ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered an update Wednesday to the ongoing Salt Lake Temple renovation project, including a focus on parts of the original 1800s construction that ...