In term of cost, which method is cheaper?
Cardboard size of item you wish to block; preferrably slightly larger and lay this on floorPlastic covering cardboard smoothly without wrinklesPlace knitted item on the plastic covered cardboard and mist/spray item with water so it is quite damp (not dripping)Push or pull item to size you desire poke stickpins through knitted item and into the cardboard so item don't attempt to return to started shapeBlow dry the main moisture from item helps to avoid any possible mildew problem.
Trusses are much simpler to work with for framersHowever, there are framers who prefer, and are good at, contructing stick framed roof raftersAs far as cost, the trusses cost more in the long run, even if you add up the labour cost for a stick built roof For trusses you pay for the engineering, manufacturing, supplier, plus the installationThe installation of some truss roofs could be much more complicated than stick built with so many valleys, hips and ridgesThe installation for most truss roofs involves actually constructing parts of the roof on the ground and using a lift-all or other crane to lift it into place which you also pay forIf you decide to build a stick built roof, make sure that your framer has done this beforeIt is an art form in itself with all the different angle and birdmouths cuts that one only gets from experience.
Cardboard size of item you wish to block; preferrably slightly larger and lay this on floorPlastic covering cardboard smoothly without wrinklesPlace knitted item on the plastic covered cardboard and mist/spray item with water so it is quite damp (not dripping)Push or pull item to size you desire poke stickpins through knitted item and into the cardboard so item don't attempt to return to started shapeBlow dry the main moisture from item helps to avoid any possible mildew problem.
Trusses are much simpler to work with for framersHowever, there are framers who prefer, and are good at, contructing stick framed roof raftersAs far as cost, the trusses cost more in the long run, even if you add up the labour cost for a stick built roof For trusses you pay for the engineering, manufacturing, supplier, plus the installationThe installation of some truss roofs could be much more complicated than stick built with so many valleys, hips and ridgesThe installation for most truss roofs involves actually constructing parts of the roof on the ground and using a lift-all or other crane to lift it into place which you also pay forIf you decide to build a stick built roof, make sure that your framer has done this beforeIt is an art form in itself with all the different angle and birdmouths cuts that one only gets from experience.
