Title: Trusses and structure guides | Cercha

Description: Prepare roof-truss and framing questions before ordering or delivery. Review design records, storage plans and supplier coordination for your job.

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# Trusses and structure guides

Guides: Trusses and structure.

- [Damaged or cut truss: who to call before you fix it](</guides/damaged-roof-truss/>)

  A damaged truss needs a project-specific response from the responsible design professionals before anyone attempts a field repair.
- [Floor trusses vs I-joists](</guides/floor-trusses-vs-i-joists/>)

  Compare the complete floor system with the plumbing and HVAC routes drawn in, rather than selecting a member by appearance or price alone.
- [How roof trusses are designed: who owns what](</guides/how-roof-trusses-are-designed/>)

  A roof truss package connects several design responsibilities. Establish who owns each decision before releasing fabrication.
- [What is an LVL beam?](</guides/lvl-beam/>)

  An LVL beam is a specified structural product. Its grade, dimensions, supports, connections, and installation details belong in one coordinated order.
- [Parts of a roof truss: chords, webs, and plates](</guides/parts-of-a-roof-truss/>)

  Name chords, webs, plates, panel points, bearings, and heel height using the actual component drawing when you report a field issue.
- [Roof truss spacing: where the number comes from](</guides/roof-truss-spacing/>)

  Use the coordinated roof documents and truss design criteria to establish spacing. A familiar dimension from another house is not a design instruction.
- [Roof truss types and where each is used](</guides/roof-truss-types/>)

  Choose components around the required roof, ceiling, room use, loads, and supports. Shape names describe different design questions.
- [Roof truss vs rafter framing](</guides/roof-truss-vs-rafter/>)

  Choosing a roof framing system starts with the roof shape, usable attic space, and the people responsible for the design.
- [Truss delivery, storage, and handling on site](</guides/truss-delivery-and-storage/>)

  Plan where the trusses land, how they remain supported, and who receives the documents before the truck arrives.
- [What is a roof truss?](</guides/what-is-a-roof-truss/>)

  A roof truss is a designed structural component. Coordinate its loads, supports, drawings, and installation with the building designer and manufacturer.
- [Order roof trusses from a reviewed plan set](</guides/order-roof-trusses/>)

  Use the current plans and the building designer's requirements to request a truss package. Resolve scope, review, and release responsibilities before fabrication.

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