Anyone in the process of building a home will know that costs often have a habit of getting out of hand. This is especially true when you must account for many aspects of your build. It’s natural to want to know how much you can expect to pay for certain components of your new home to create a realistic budget. Roof trusses are essential components of your home. With this in mind, you may be wondering about the cost of roof trusses?

What are timber trusses?

Roof trusses are structural frameworks designed to bridge the space between your ceiling and support your roof. Timber trusses are triangular units. Timber trusses are your home’s primary structural support, providing stability and strength by distributing weight away from your external walls.

What is the cost of roof trusses?

The costs of your timber trusses vary. The variable can include where you purchase them or if you opt for prefabricated trusses or trusses built on-site. You can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $500 per truss. Timber roof trusses for your home will cost approximately $9,000 to $15,000.

What impacts the cost of roof trusses?

Several factors will impact the costs of your timber roof trusses. Some of these factors include:

1. Prefabricated vs traditional: Traditional timber roof trusses cost significantly more than prefabricated timber trusses. This is because prefabricated timber trusses are cheaper to craft. Traditional timber trusses are complex to put together, requiring significant labour and time to build on-site, which can impact your home build overall.
2. Building type and size: The bigger and more complicated your building is, the more complex and numerous your roof trusses will be. This is especially true if you are extending or renovating your home, which often requires complex workarounds.
3. Labour costs: The labour costs are going to impact the costs of your timber trusses. If you opt to have your timber trusses built by hand, you will be paying significantly more in labour costs. This is because timber trusses can take many hours to build by hand. Therefore, your trusses will be more expensive.

Get in touch with our team today

If you’re looking for a timber truss and roof company, then Gosford Timber and Truss is a name you can trust. Contact us on 0409 437 201 or visit us at www.gosfordframentruss.com.au for more information.

We service MacMasters Beach, Hardys Bay, Fountaindale, Umina, Terrigal, Gosford, Pretty Beach, Bateau Bay, Patonga, Avoca, surrounding areas, Killcare, Ettalong, Copacabana and surrounding areas.

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