There is a glut of small diameter wood in many parts of the United States, both in national forests and tree farms. This resource is often wasted as it becomes fuel in massive forest fires. On tree ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...

Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips. Avoid Framing Mistakes You can debate what the most ...

Roof trusses cost an average of $285 per truss, but these costs can vary significantly depending on the size, type and material. In addition, you’ll need to hire an experienced roof contractor to ...

Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over the past half century. Trusses are gradually replacing the conventional rafters, to the point that nowadays more than 80 percent of new residential ...

Timber trusses are wooden structural frameworks used to support roofs or other heavy structures. Fabricated from a series of triangles linked by a ridge beam and purlins, wooden trusses are ...

Introduction Have you ever driven across a bridge or seen a building that is under construction and noticed the large metal support girders? What about wooden beams in a house that is under ...

All trusses are finally installed on the biggest building we’ve ever built! It’s been a massive project, and we even got Cole back for one last day before he started school. Watch till the end to see ...