Wooden Roof Trusses in Northern Ireland - Prices & Quotes Online

Also known as 'room in the roof' truss profiles, these are designed to make the maximum available living space out of your attic profile. They do this by pushing the vertical stabilisers out to the far edge of the attic space. This leaves you with the classic attic room profile with sloping ceilings and short vertical walls on either side. To maximise space, a carpenter can even create storage solutions in the remaining void behind the vertical walls. Attic truss profiles are a great way to add value to any Northern Ireland property and are a cost-effective way to increase living space when all building regulations are followed. Attic trusses can be engineered with dormer window frames, frames for roof windows, floor joists and even balcony areas incorporated.

Average prices can vary greatly depending on the scope of work required and the size of the building. The type of wood that needs to be used can impact the cost, as can the time frame in which the project must be completed. Local labour costs as well as material and transportation costs can also affect the final price you will pay for a wooden roof trusses Northern Ireland job.

Factors Affecting the Cost of Roof Trusses

Some of the main aspects that will affect the cost of roof trusses include:

• Type of trusses required – this will depend on the shape of your roof and whether it will be used to increase the amount of living space in your home or not
• Span – what is the distance across the length of each truss where it will bear on to the wall supports?
• Pitch – the higher a roof’s pitch is, the more it could cost to install trusses because additional timber will be needed for steeper roofing
• Quantity – how many trusses will be needed in total?
• Overall complexity of the roof – roofing with simple designs will cost less to have trusses fitted than those with more intricate layouts
• Type of timber being used – some types of wood are costlier than others

Reducing the Costs

Regardless of the type of trusses being installed on a home or shed, this will be a costly process. However, there may be a few ways in which you can help reduce the amount of time that the roofers spend on site – which will ultimately result in lower costs for labour.

One area where it’s not recommended to try and cut costs is when materials are being sourced and purchased because substandard timbers could break under the weight of your chosen roofing material. Cheaper timbers may not have been correctly treated to prevent termite infestation, meaning that they could crumble and collapse.

One aspect that can help reduce the cost of labour when trusses are being installed is to see if it’s possible to assist with sorting the timbers into the various sizes and lengths while the roofers are preparing to install them. However, you’ll only be able to do this if your trusses are being built from scratch on site – these days, many companies deliver readymade trusses to building sites.

While it is also possible to shop around, it’s not recommended that you accept the cheapest quote you receive. Quotes that are substantially lower in price than others may be an indication that the work is not being carried out by experienced professionals – or it can be a case of being in for a nasty surprise when the time comes to pay on completion of the job.

When comparing multiple quotes, it’s essential to check that they include everything that will be needed to complete the job. This will allow you to budget accordingly and not end up with a final invoice amount that is higher than that which was originally quoted.

On a home that is approximately 65 square metres, the cost of installing trusses can vary between around £900 and £4,800. Of course, this will vary according to the type and amount of trusses that will be needed.