Why are Roof Trusses Strong?

Why are Roof Trusses Strong?

Why Are Trusses So Strong? Wood trusses are widely used in Canadian construction due to their strength, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. To the layman, the geometric shape may appear to be just for aesthetic reasons, but in fact, there is a fundamental design...
Can You Install Solar Panels On An Existing Roof?

Can You Install Solar Panels On An Existing Roof?

The short answer is no, but here’s why. With the increased popularity of “green energy” and “net-zero” construction, the subject of solar energy has become a hot topic. It’s an industry assumption that solar panels only require the analysis of additional...
The Importance of Bracing Wood Trusses

The Importance of Bracing Wood Trusses

WHY PROPER BRACING IS SO IMPORTANT Wood trusses are designed to carry high loads when in place and properly braced. If you are installing trusses and do not have a good understanding of how to both temporarily and permanently brace the trusses you are putting your...