When you begin a new building design, one of the main components to consider is how to construct the roof. When planning, you may think, should you cut the roof on-site or use prefabricated rafters or roof trusses? We’ll help you with this decision. Is using roof trusses cheaper than a site cut […]
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The Attic Truss aka ‘Room in the Roof Truss’ When you are designing your building, and deciding what kind of roof you’re going to have, there are a lot of options to consider. One of the most attractive options is to maximise the space in your home by choosing to get an attic or dormer […]
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Offsite construction refers to when building components, such as our roof trusses and spandrel panels, are manufactured and assembled away from the construction site. This is deemed a more sustainable way of working. The benefits of using offsite construction are not limited to how they are being built with us, but they extend to […]
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‘Spandrel panel’ refers to the timber frame panel which is used in place of blockwork in the roof space. There are two different types; a gable wall spandrel panel or a party wall spandrel panel. We have a collection of questions which you might have about them below: What is the difference between […]
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If you are considering getting dormer roofs added to your property to create more space, you may already have an idea in mind as for how to use it. However, once some learn about how much value a dormer loft conversion can add, this may be an afterthought. So, we have put together a […]
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For centuries, Oak has been a staple material in the construction world. But why is this such a great choice for roof trusses and feature trusses? Initially, it was the availability in the woodlands around the UK which made it a go-to choice. Also, vast amounts of timber of a large size can […]
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