Solar Panels And Roof Trusses What You Need To Know

It should go without saying, South Africa has an energy problem. If you need to know more, we’ve been sitting with this issue since 2007 with no solution in sight. 

With this in mind, when planning your next home in South Africa you need to ensure that you have plans to provide your own electricity – like installing solar panels. 

Here are some truss aspects to think about when planning to place solar panels on your roof.

Roof Truss Facts You Need To Know Before Father Christmas Lands His Sleigh

But for us, the interesting part is the roof trusses. After all, the man in red and white, driving a sky-bound sleigh carries roughly 300 000 tonnes of presents. So, is your roof ready to handle this much mass? Actually, can your trusses handle all the natural curveballs that this jolly man throws at it? Let’s answer these questions so the smaller members of the family don’t lie awake at night worrying. But let’s get one thing straight at the beginning, the answer is OBVIOUSLY YES!

What to look out for when waterproofing your roof.

As the seasons change and the rains start to move in, you might be a little more aware of the potential waterproofing issues. This is especially true if you’re currently building a home of your dreams. Small leaks can be costly and hard to locate later on. You’d be surprised how hard it is to locate the source of a leak on a roof, and this often results in a blanket approach of waterproofing the entire surface – which is expensive.

 Rather than living under a ticking expense time-bomb, here are our top things to look out for when waterproofing your roof, the first time.

Here are three reasons why wooden trusses are better for the environment.

Currently, more than 70% of all sawn timber in South Africa is used in buildings, mainly in roof structures. We’re part of that large volume of manufacturers, and for good reason, it’s better for the environment. While this may not seem so on the surface, it’s the better choice for those who are environmentally conscious. Here are our top three reasons why wooden trusses are better for the environment.

Why you need proper wooden trusses over your head!

When constructing a home, homeowners have multiple options to choose from. Whether to go for real wood or laminate flooring, a timber structure or bricks and mortar, or to install an internal combustion verse the old-school Jetmaster fireplace. Each of these decisions can make or break a budget. But we highly recommend that you go for a professionally designed, fabricated, and erected truss for your house.