Exposed trusses are exceptional architectural elements, at once structural -- they hold up the roof -- while modulating a space to give it scale and rhythm. But with the many truss types out there, ...

Most outbuilding plans start with the basics: how much room is needed, where the structure will sit, and how it will be used ...

Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...

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.

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 ...

FAIRBANKS — Supporting the roof over your head is what keeps one over a local company. Design, build and deliver — that’s the slogan of Fairbanks Truss Company, Interior Alaska’s only truss ...

The gap between 3D-printed model parts and real-world durability is closing fast, driven by a wave of 2026 material innovations and refined printing techniques. By adapting structural principles from ...