Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

We are adding a master bedroom and family room "wing" to our house. It will have a standard pitched roof. Do you recommend having the roof stick built with lumber or using pre-made roof trusses? — Arn ...

In this episode, a new extension roof begins featuring multiple roofing methods including a lean-to roof, truss roof, cut roof, and flat roof sections. The build focuses on setting out and progressing ...

If you think you need more space in your home, you might be thinking about adding to the back, to the side, or maybe even the front, if you have room. How about raising the roof and adding a second ...

Every building project starts with a vision. But between that initial sketch and a finished structure stands a critical question: Will the bones of this building hold up to Montana's ...

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 ...