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A roof truss is a pre-built, engineered triangulated framing assembly that spans the building from wall to wall in one piece. Rafters are individual angled framing members that run from the ridge to the eave, requiring on-site framing of the supporting structure. Trusses are factory-built with predictable engineering, install faster, and span longer distances without intermediate support. Stick-frame (rafter) construction allows more flexibility in attic use and complex roof geometries but takes more labor. Midway Supply coordinates trusses through a partner truss company; stick-frame lumber is stocked at the yard.

Standard residential truss packages run about 3 to 6 weeks from approved engineered drawings. Complex orders (large hip-set packages, scissor trusses, or custom geometries) typically run 6 to 10 weeks. The first week or two are engineering and approval; the rest is shop fabrication time. Lead times vary by truss-shop volume and season (build season = longer lead times). Midway provides current shop lead times when quoting.

A common truss is the standard symmetric pitched-roof truss spanning wall-to-wall. A hip truss is part of a hip-set package: a series of stepped-down trusses that form a hip-roof corner instead of a gable end. A scissor truss has angled bottom chords that create a vaulted or cathedral ceiling under a pitched roof. A gable truss is the end-wall truss with vertical web members, used for cladding attachment at gable ends. Midway coordinates all four types through the partner truss engineer.

No. Roof trusses are engineered as complete assemblies. Every member, joint, and metal connector plate is sized to a specific load case. Field-cutting any truss member voids the engineering and can lead to failure. Modifications must go back through the truss engineer, who issues a stamped repair detail. If a truss is damaged in delivery or install, contact the supplier immediately for the engineered repair specification. Midway coordinates engineering reviews through its partner truss company.

Yes. Building codes require stamped truss design drawings on file with the building department before inspection. The truss engineer generates these (placement plans, individual truss profiles, member sizes, and connector plate specs) based on the architect's roof plan plus loads (snow, wind, dead load, live load). Drawings are part of the truss order and ship with the trusses. Midway delivers stamped drawings with every truss package.

A floor truss is an engineered open-web horizontal framing member: top and bottom chords with diagonal webs creating triangular openings. The open webs let plumbing, HVAC ducts, and electrical run through the floor structure without notching or boring. Floor trusses are typically deeper than I-joists for the same span, but the routing flexibility often saves trade labor and ceiling height. They're common in commercial buildings, multi-family construction, and high-end residential where utility routing matters. Midway coordinates floor trusses alongside the partner truss engineering.