Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over the past half century. Trusses are gradually replacing the conventional rafters, to the point that nowadays more than 80 percent of new residential ...

A listener recently called our radio show seeking advice about an ongoing problem that she had been battling for many years. Apparently, her home had been plagued by constant cracks at the joint where ...

A listener recently called our radio show to complain about an ongoing problem that she had been battling for many years. Apparently, her home had been plagued by constant cracks at the joint where ...

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: Our house of 40 years has developed a problem in which the ceiling is separating from the walls in the upstairs bedrooms under the attic. The cracks open and close in winter and summer. Efforts to ...

Open Joist 2000 is the product name for a type of floor-truss system being used in today's building construction. According to the manufacturer, Open Joist Inc. of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Open Joist ...

I just moved into a town house and I was wondering if it is possible to install plywood in my attic space to use it for storage. I currently have a hatch in the hall that I have to remove and bring a ...