Beatrice and John Lawrence had happy memories of the Norfolk coast from family holidays to the area, so when a barn ... trusses, which open up the vaulted ceilings under a reclaimed roof of ...

Joists are a good option if you have a stick-frame roof and want the option to modify the structure later. Compared to trusses, attic spaces defined by joists are simpler to renovate and restructure.

Roof trusses may use designs that are categorized as attic, bowstring, double fink, double howe, dual pitch, fan, fink, flat, hip, howe, inverted, sloping flat, stub and studio. The attic truss forms ...

Labor costs per board foot also tend to go up with larger structures, but the roof truss cost estimates shown here reflect materials only. The shape of your attic and roof—plus the type of ...

Most new home construction now utilizes pre-engineered and built roof trusses, as opposed to traditional rafter framing to form the roof structure of the house. This type of framing construction ...

In an effort to keep up with the needs of area construction companies, Alpha Building Center in Shipshewana has constructed a ...

On Saturday all the men and boys came to help set the trusses on our 40-by-80-foot ... We cannot store hay in our barn due to the roof leaking too much. The foundation isn’t the best, so we ...

And the extra heat is not just a summer concern: During winter, if hotter-than-outside attic air isn’t ventilated, it can create ice dams that cause interior leaks, mold, and roof damage.

Standard trusses or framing may not handle the weight ofa loaded lift or all the items you wantto store. Attic or storage ...

If you live in an area with extreme heat, you must include ventilation features such as ridge vents and attic fans. Consider your climate before determining the best type of gable roof for your home.

Q: I live in a two-story, single-family home with an unfinished attic above the second story. I am reroofing the house and have a question about roof venting ... co-founder of BARN, a craft ...

Roofing errors can lead to costly repairs, both on your roof and all the connected areas—the attic, your home’s framing and the surrounding eaves—can end up with water damage, mold and even ...