Everything you need to know about Roof Trusses

When it comes to understanding different components of your roof, there are a lot of different names, terminology and parts but they all play a crucial role in your roof’s and home’s structure as well as safety. One important component is roof trusses.

Trusses have overtaken roof rafters in popularity because of their versatility, convenience, and affordability. But what exactly are they and why are so important when it comes to roof installation or roof replacement.

What Is a Roof Truss?

A roof trusses are the beams that creates a roof’s frame. Trusses determined the shape of the roof and ceiling while also providing support for the roof. They are stable forms that are capable of supporting heavy external loads over a long span of time. Which plays a big supporting role in how long a roof can last. Trusses are pre-engineered in factories and then shipped to the construction site, unlike roof rafters which need to be built on site.

A roof truss consists of 3 main parts which are the top chords, bottom chords (which also can be known as the I-joints, or ceiling joists) and webbing posts. Roof trusses are used as an alternative to rafters, or stick framing. Rafters tend to be made from larger pieces of lumber, like 2x8s or 2x10s, and require an expert carpenter to be present on site so they can custom build and install them directly on the construction project. This tends to make rafters more expensive than roof trusses.

If you’re remodeling, replacing or newly installing a roof, chances are your planners have already acquired a trust. Another benefit to roof truss since they are often installed as one large piece.

What are the benefits of roof trusses?

Since trusses have gained popularity over the past 50 years, there are many benefits to choosing trusses over other roofing when it comes to roof replacement or remodelling. Depending on your specific wants and needs, as well as who you can vary the answers. But there are several lucrative factors to trusses that make them an ideal choice for many homeowners.

Some benefit of choosing trusses for your home include:

Affordability and cost effectiveness

Custom configurations

Environmentally friendly

Energy efficiency

Regardless of if your interest in roof trusses is because you are thinking of replacing or looking to remodel your roof, roof trusses play an important role in the overall design, shape and structure of your roof.

Active Exteriors has one mission: to provide the highest quality roofing in Calgary at competitive prices while satisfying our customers’ needs. We have established ourselves as Calgary’s go-to roofing contractors through our industry-setting levels of professionalism, integrity, and fairness. Offering roof replacement and repairs, siding repairs, installation and exterior renovations in Calgary is not just a job for us; its a matter of pride. You’ll experience workmanship that is well worth the value and will transform your property. Contact your trusted roofing company in Calgary at 403-717-0515.

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home, guaranteeing you protection and safety from the outside world. Unfortunately, sometimes those factors from the outside world can negatively affect your roof’s condition and quality.

Strong winds, snowstorms, and extreme hail storms can damage your roof, severely impacting its quality and condition, making it less safe for you and your family.

That’s why it’s imperative that when you buy or move into a property that you get roof insurance.

What Does Roof Insurance Cover?

The type of insurance you get for your roof depends on what you want and what the insurance broker offers you. In main cases, there are two types of coverages:

Full Replacement Policy – which covers all aspects of the roof, most notably roof replacements. As stated by The Balance “, it would be known as “full coverage” because it includes the maximum amount of perils (sources of damage) covered as possible and also gives you replacement cost.”
Standard limitations, which determine how much money you’ll get back from types of damages, are based on the current cash value of your roof.

Most significantly, roofs are based on their depreciation value based on its age. Standard rules state the older your roof, the higher the amount depreciated.

You should review the entire coverage of the insurance policy to ensure you know what you are covered for and when. Be very meticulous to see what you have coverage for, including if roof repairs or replacement is part of the deal.

(Learn about how much “Hail Damage Repair Costs in Calgary” right here)

How To Submit a Roofing Claim in Calgary

It’s important to take action if you suspect that your roof has been damaged. The best way to submit a roofing insurance claim:

Contact your insurance company and arrange a time for the insurance adjuster to inspect your roof. Meanwhile, you should contact a Calgary roofer, like Active Exteriors, to provide you with a quote.
The roofing contractor and the insurance company can also work hand-in-hand to handle your roofing repairs or replacement, based on the damage and your insurance policy.
Once the claim is approved, you will sign a work authorization note from the insurance company and pay any deductible that the insurance company does not cover.
You can also upgrade or change the roofing material and colour choices so you can make it work with your home.
Once the work is completed, you will sign a Certificate of Completion that is sent to your insurance company to release the final payment on your claim.

It should be noted that every insurance company has their own set of policies and procedures, and this should be treated as a general guideline. Please speak to your insurance company about the details and processes of your policy.

For more information on how we handle roof insurance claims, please read here or contact us.

Active Roofing Exteriors has one mission: to provide the highest quality roofing in Calgary at competitive prices while satisfying our customers’ needs. We have established ourselves as Calgary’s go-to roofing contractors through our industry-setting levels of professionalism, integrity, and fairness. Offering roof replacement and repairs, siding repairs, installation and exterior renovations in Calgary is not just a job for us; it’s a matter of pride. You’ll experience workmanship that is well worth the value and will transform your property. Contact your trusted roofing company in Calgary at 403-717-0515.