Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...

Q. Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...

Design No.: HOTW130014 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Total Living Area: 2,233 sq. ft. Bonus Space: 645 sq. ft. Dimensions:61' 6" x 66' 10" Framing: 2 x 4 Foundation Options: Crawlspace, Slab Exposed trusses ...

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 ...