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.

Another advantage floor trusses bring to the table is their flatness. Each one is a clone of the other. Normal dimensional floor joists are not always the exact same dimensions, and often they have ...

It’s best to have one continuous top and tie plate, but that’s not possible on longer walls. When multiple plates are ...

External render was removed and PVC windows replaced with double-glazed timber sashes. Internally, the house was stripped back to its bare bones. Timber floor joists and roof trusses were left ...

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