Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

Q: I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to have ...

In this video, I frame out the "camphouse shed" project, including building custom roof trusses. I share the lessons learned from previous concrete foundation challenges, resulting in a solid ...

A clear and simple breakdown of roof framing — how each beam, truss, and joint comes together to form a solid, lasting ...

A crane was used to help get 46-foot long oak logs onto the campus. But the bulk of the work will be done using axes and other medieval techniques. (WTOP/John Domen) It’s hard to dispute that the ...