Roof Trusses
Ramstown Timber Frame is also a specialized roof truss company with 20 years experience in timber roof design, roof truss engineering and roof construction. What are Roof Trusses
Timber roof trusses, also referred to as trussed rafters, have been considered a safe and economical method for roof support for almost 50 years.
These 'trussed rafters' are prefabricated wood structures that are triangular in shape and are used to frame and support the roof.
Wood roof trusses are widely used in Ireland where they are the most popular form of roof construction for a number of reasons explained below.
Benefits of Roof Trusses
Truss Support
Roof trusses are extremely strong and can span large distances transferring their weight to the external walls.
Home Design Flexibility
As roof trusses spread all the roof load to the outside supporting walls, none of the interior walls are 'load bearing'. This means that the interior walls can be placed anywhere, and can be easily moved later, allowing for superior design flexibility.
Truss Design
Custom roof trusses can be engineered to just about any shape and specification, allowing for interesting roof design features such as high ceilings or leaving the truss framing system visually exposed for cathedral effect.
Roof Construction
Trussed rafters are the most economical form of roof construction;
Roof trusses use 40% less timber than traditional roof construction systems.
Prefabricated roof trusses are manufactured in a factory setting; the controlled
environment ensuring they are assembled to the highest levels of
quality, precision and accuracy. This in turn keeps costs down by
reducing errors and waste.
Pre-assembled trusses also reduce on-site construction time, saving the roofing company in labor costs and saving the client money.
Roof Installation
Wood roof installation is fast and efficient. Trussed rafters arrive on the site ready to install, and an entire roof truss framing system can be erected in a matter of hours, (typically 4 hours for the roof of a standard 2-storey house).
Truss Storage
Roof trusses are not delivered to the site until needed, at which point they are then erected immediately. In this way the threat of vandalism and theft is eradicated, and the possibility of weather related defects and truss damage is greatly reduced.
Ramstown Roof Trusses
Roof truss design involves many complicated calculations and considerations that can only be made by a qualified, specialized truss design engineer. At the Ramstown Roofing Company, our engineers use top of the line Computer Aided Truss Design software together with their own roof design expertise to create a trussed roof framing system to tailor fit any house plans drawn up by your architect.
Roof installation should further be carried out by skilled and accredited roofing contractors. Ramstown Roofing Company are experts in roof installation, manufacture and design, providing a one-stop-shop for all your roofing needs.
Whatever complications your dream home design throws at you, Ramstown roofing company has a truss type to make it happen! Whether you're building a house, involved in home renovation, or interested in house extension, Ramstown's Roof Truss Company can tailor design and build a roof to meet and exceed your requirements.
Ramstown roof trusses are quality, affordable and best of all, built to last! Contact our roof truss specialists today, or better yet send us your plans to receive a free quote, and take one step closer to making that dream roof a reality!
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Ramstown Timber Frame Company
Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland
P: 053 9422 099
F: 053 9422 130
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