We have designed and supplied roof trusses, trussed rafters, and spandrel panels for Rowlinson Construction Limited of Stockport, for their £15m development in Gorton, Manchester. Rowlinson is in the process of constructing a new, sustainable care development for Southway Housing. Located on Abbey Hey Lane, the project will see 106 new homes which have been […]
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Roof trusses are designed to spread the weight of the roof, and whatever lands on it, to the walls of the building. Just like a bridge truss would spread the weight of the cars and trucks crossing over it and transfers it to the piers. What makes a truss more appealing to architects is the […]
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Building materials like timber, often used to make roof trusses, need to be of a very high quality to make sure that they last a lifetime. Before wood can be used to build trusses, it first needs to be processed. This has a few steps, beginning in the forest where they grow, and ending […]
Read MoreWe are open for you to visit our office, but there are now regulations in place. In view of the COVID 19 guidance, we ask if you could now call us upon arrival. A designer will then come to meet you outside with a mask and sanitising gel for you to use.If you do not […]
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Adding a dormer roofs to your property is a great way of converting your loft. They add plenty of additional head height and extra natural light to what would otherwise be a cramped and dark space. A dormer roof is a structural extension, which extends outwards on a sloping roof. Because of their multiple benefits, […]
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Roof trusses have been a popular choice for various buildings and residential homes for some time now, but where did the idea of them come from? A conventional truss is made up of a timber frame, fixed together to form a triangle shape, and usually placed in a sequence to build a strong structure. […]
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