roof trusses
Peter Quinain have been designing, making, supplying and transporting roof trusses to builders, architects, engineers and home owners for decades and our roof truss service and advice will guarantee a professional job based on knowledge and experience.
Homes, commercial buildings, churches and halls have used wooden triangles in the construction of roofs for centaries. Like most our roof trusses consists mainly of a rafter and a tie beam, but there are other types of roof truss design we provide.
From large homes, public buildings or a small extensions, our roof trusses and manufacture will suit all budgets, structural and decorative needs.
Why choose us for roof truss design
Quality Roof Trusses & Roof Truss Design Service
With our own saw mill, large machine shop, and partnerships with roof truss designers you have access to a range of roof trusses made with quality timber and in a wide range of finishes. Not forgetting our fitting service.
You can visit our showroom or simply contact us for no-obligation chat about your requirements or get advice on roof trusses.
Skilled Carpenters Experienced In Making Roof Trusses
Our skilled craftsmen provide a wide range of roof trusses to meet your particular specification, available in many styles and several grades of timber.
We also make items such as joists, decrotive trusses and exposed or architectural trusses for bespoke building projects that require that uniformed approach. Contact us for more information.
roof trusses - An Advisory
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What makes a good roof truss design and strong roof trusses?
A good roof truss design depends on three main areas, these include:
1) the strength of the timbers and how they are pre-treated, to prevent insect and rot attack,
2) the distribution of the load through parts of the roof truss, e.g. will it weaken, for example, by cutting notches for pipes,
3) the connection of the roof truss parts i.e. bolts, plates, screws, glue or pegs that hold it all together. -
What style of roof trusses are there?
There are sevarl styles of roof trusses each to fit individual factors. Roof truss design types include: king post, queen post, fink, howe, fan, modified queen post, double fink, dual pitch, gambrel, polynesian, attic, bowstring, stub, inverted, piggyback, studio, cathedral, double howe, hip, scissors, monopitch, cambered, sloping flat, and flat. Most roof trussese are designed with these styles, custom roof truss design can also be created to suit one's needs.
Visit Our Showroom or Speak To A Roof Truss Advisor
Quality timber and craftsmanship, finish and sustainable sourcing is key to our success in producing the best roof trusses around and with over 150 years of traditional and contemporary design and finishing you'll find Peter Quinain the best timber product company in the South West of England and beyond.
Why not arrange an appointment with one of our roof truss advisors or designers, visit our showroom or give us a call to discuss your ideas and requirements.
Bespoke roof trusses
Services To Suit The Uniqueness of Your Property & Sympothetic to Internal Design & Feel
Whatever your project, bespoke roof trusses, renovation or replacement, at Peter Quinain we will complete your project in time, to cost and to the standard you would expect from an experienced roof truss design and supply specialist.
Peter Quinain is also proud of its joinery workshop which is complimented by many skilled, time-served joiners who design and build roof trusses and flooring. Moreover we understand the whole process and work with your architect or property developer to help ease the process.
Commercial contracts are carried out by experienced site managers and care and craftsmanship is our core focus no matter how small or large the project.
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