- Good points...seen plenty of sagging rafters myself after heavy snow.
- Agree 100% on proper installation—worth the extra upfront cost.
- Still leaning toward rafters personally, but your take on trusses is making me reconsider.
I've done both, and honestly, trusses aren't always the magic bullet. Sure, they're great structurally, but if you ever wanna convert attic space later...rafters give you way more flexibility. Just something else to chew on before you commit.
Good point about the attic conversion...we went with trusses initially (cheaper and quicker), but now I'm kinda wishing we'd thought ahead. Rafters def seem more flexible if your plans might change down the road. Live and learn, I guess.
"Live and learn, I guess."
True enough—trusses do have their advantages initially, especially budget-wise. But don't be too hard on yourself; I've seen plenty of homeowners successfully modify truss systems later. It takes some careful engineering, but it's definitely doable with the right planning.
I've seen a couple neighbors modify trusses later on, but it always seemed like more hassle than it was worth. Curious—did anyone run into permitting issues when making structural changes like that?
