Raftered Roofs
Conventional rafters, along with ridges and other structural components of a raftered roof, are a great way to get custom ceiling lines while also allowing for maximum heights and clearances for things like vaulted and cathedral ceilings.
A raftered roof will be a little more expensive when it comes to the labor and materials, but because they can typically be built with common and readily available materials it makes them a solid choice when time is a factor.
Rafters are also often used in conjunction with a trussed roof in what's called 'over-framing' which is framing between multiple sets of trusses in order to have the proper shedding of water. It's is done by using various valleys, crickets and hips.
Trussed Roofs
Trusses are a structurally engineered roof system that're usually quicker and less expensive to install than a conventionally raftered roof. You'll definitely want to order them early though, as they can take a few weeks, if not longer, to be manufactured.
Designed to match an existing home's slope, overhangs, heel heights...etc. they're a great option for an addition. They can be limited, however, when it comes to getting the higher vaults and rooflines achievable with a conventionally raftered roof.
One other plus is they can be manufactured with an attic space already built in and ready for a 3/4" plywood sub-flooring to be installed.
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