Both rafters and trusses share an important purpose in your home. They both can hold up your roof, making them an essential part of your roofing system. If you’re deciding which one of them is more suitable to support your home’s integrity, it’s best to learn more about them. In this short guide, solar roof company LePage and Sons Roofing LLC explains the difference between rafters and trusses.
Rafters, also known as stick framing, are constructed as a series of sloped structural pieces. They are commonly made of wood and should extend from a ridge area to the plate of your home’s wall. They are designed to support the roof and its associated loads. Solar panels, ventilation, and other roofing fixtures are well supported by rafters.
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The truss is an array of beams to create a rigid and triangular structure. It’s also made of wood and should form a triangular webbing designed to fully support the roof, as well as distribute its weight evenly. It connects the roof and the outside walls of your home.
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