If you're having a home built, you might be interested in how each step of the building project will be handled. One thing you could be interested in is how your roof will be constructed. Your builder or roofer might have told you that trusses will be used as a part of building your roof. If so, you might want to know a little more. These are some of the top things to know about using roof trusses when having a home built.

They're Ideal for Many Building Projects

First of all, you could be wondering if it's a good thing that your roofer is planning on using roof trusses instead of building rafters. Although it varies between home building projects and some people have different preferences, many consider roof trusses to be the industry standard for residential construction nowadays. There are a few reasons for this, including:

• Faster building times. A lot of residential construction work cannot be done until the roof is completed. Roof trusses can be installed much more quickly than rafters can be built, therefore speeding along the process.
• Lower costs. It pays to look for ways to save money when building a home if you can. Generally, roof trusses are cheaper than rafters simply because there isn't nearly as much labour involved.
• Better quality. You might assume that rafters will be of better quality than trusses, but this often is not the case. Because trusses are built in a controlled environment — such as in a factory — you don't have to worry about things like the wood getting wet during the building process because of the weather. This helps prevent issues like mould, mildew, rotting, swelling and more.

You'll Need to Order the Right Roof Trusses

Of course, you will need to be sure that you have the right roof trusses for your home. You should carefully look over the building plans for your home to be sure you like the roof design. You should also be sure that a professional builder or roofer is involved in picking out the trusses based on size and design to make sure they're a perfect fit.

You'll Need to Coordinate With Your Roofer

Your roofing professional probably will not be able to get much work done on your home's construction until your roof trusses arrive. Additionally, you probably will not want your roof trusses to sit for very long before they're installed, since you don't want them to be damaged. Therefore, you should make sure that your roofer is well aware of when the roof trusses will be delivered so proper scheduling can be handled.