The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Can trusses beat solid wood joists?

Last week, I was downloading some photos from my fancy digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mt. Desert Island in ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Open web floor trusses have lots of advantages

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...
Seattle Times

For flat floors and open designs, choose wood trusses over joists

Last week I was downloading some photos from my digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mount Desert Island, off the ...
The Washington Post

How to select a floor truss to limit load-bearing walls in the home you’re building

You re looking at magnificent floor trusses. These are spanning 28 feet, but you can go greater distances with ease. There s no need for a bearing wall or beam under them to support the weight of the ...
Seattle Times

Ask the Builder: Open web floor trusses

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...