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What is a Roof Truss?

Roof trusses are kiln-dried, strength-graded timber components joined with steel nailplates to form the essential framework of your roof. Unlike traditional cut roofs, pre-fabricated roof trusses are designed using advanced specialist software and produced in a controlled factory environment, ensuring millimetre-perfect accuracy every time. What's more, they are available in a huge array of variations, from attic trusses that offer a habitable space in your attic, to scissor trusses that provide vaulted (or cathedral) ceilings. Whatever roof design you have in mind, we can probably make it with roof trusses.

What options are available?

  • an attic truss with a white background

    Attic (or room in roof)

    Fancy another bedroom, bathroom or office in your roof? Attic trusses provide this, albeit with a higher price tag.

    £££££

  • a fink truss with a white background

    Fink (or standard)

    Strong, light and great value, fink trusses are the most widely used option in this list and work well for almost every project.

    £

  • a raised-tie truss with a white background

    Raised Tie

    If you like fink trusses but fancy taller and more characterful ceilings in the room below, the raised tie truss is your friend.

    £££

  • a scissor truss on a white background

    Scissor

    Scissor trusses cost roughly the same as fink trusses but provide tall, characterful vaulted ceilings in the room below.

    ££

  • animated monopitch truss

    Monopitch

    These can be used for sheds, extensions or as part of your overall roof design in combination with other trusses.

    £

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What are the benefits?

  • Lightweight 🪽

    Trusses use up to 40% fewer materials than traditional cut roofs, making them significantly lighter yet just as strong.

  • Cost-effective 💷

    Thanks to their rapid installation times and use of fewer materials, they are often cheaper than traditional cut roofs.

  • Strong 💪

    Trusses, with their triangular design, are inherently stronger than traditional methods and will span further without supporting walls.

  • Versatile 🏡

    Roof Trusses are available in a huge variety of configurations to suit your project. These can include attic trusses, raised tie trusses, scissor trusses and more. 

  • High quality ⚙️

    Trusses are designed in specialist software and made in a purpose-built factory, ensuring millimetre perfect accuracy every time.

  • More site space 🔨

    Rather than having to store vast amounts of timber on site, trusses can be delivered just in time for installation.

FAQs

Are trusses cheaper than a cut roof?

Typically yes. They're manufactured quickly and efficiently by specialist machines and can be installed in as little as a day, so when labour is factored in they are typically more affordable.

Can you cut or drill roof trusses?

No—any form of modification to roof trusses may impact their structural integrity; this includes cutting, drilling, notching, etc. Please contact us before making any changes and we will be able to advise.

How long can trusses be stored on-site for?

Generally we recommend having your trusses delivered for the day of installation, or as near as possible. However, if kept off the floor and sheltered from the elements, they can be kept on-site for around two weeks to a month.

Do I need a structural engineer to specify my trusses?

No, you do not need a structural engineer. We will design the roof truss and provide you with the necessary structural calculations for building control.

What are the benefits of using roof trusses?

Roof trusses offer structural strength, design flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, and can be installed in as little as a day.

What types of roof trusses are available?

Common types include attic trusses, fink trusses, scissor trusses, raised tie trusses and mono trusses, each serving specific architectural needs.

How much do roof trusses cost?

The cost of your truss will depend largely on the type that you require, so it can range from as little as £10 ex VAT for a standard truss spanning 1 metre, to nearing £400 ex VAT for an attic truss spanning 10 metres.

How long does it take to install roof trusses?

Installation time varies based on the size of the project, but generally, trusses can be installed within a day or two.

What is the lifespan of roof trusses?

Properly maintained roof trusses can last 50-100 years, depending on environmental factors.

Are roof trusses environmentally friendly?

Prefabricated trusses result in less waste and more efficient use of materials, making them a sustainable choice in construction.