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5 Benefits Of Treating Roof Trusses

June 14, 2024

Quality Roof Truss Suppliers In Burlington

Roof trusses are a vital part of any building’s support structure. Made from the finest wood, a roof truss is engineered to perfection to ensure it meets all the quality and safety standards. To achieve this, roof trusses are also treated. This is a process wherein the roof truss is treated with certain chemicals. In this blog, the 5 benefits of treating roof trusses are explored in detail.

Why Treat Roof Trusses?

Better Durability

Since roof trusses are made of wood, they are susceptible to many deteriorating elements such as moisture, rot, decay, insects such as termites and more. To eliminate or significantly reduce their effect on timber roof trusses, they have to be treated. Therefore, treatment improves the lifespan of a roof truss to a great degree.

Protection Against Fungi

Apart from termites, fungal decay is another major problem plaguing wooden roof trusses. Fortunately, chemically treating the trusses ensures protection against any fungal growth, thereby further improving its durability.

Reduced Maintenance

Since the chances of damage due to insects, fungi, moisture or temperature changes are relatively low, treated roof trusses require significant repair and maintenance. This makes them a cost-effective investment in the long run.

Resistance To Weather

Be it harsh sunlight, snow, sleet, rain or hail, treating roof trusses offers immunity against the elements. Therefore, it is always worthwhile to invest in chemical treatments.

More Sustainable

While ethically sourced timber already makes roof trusses sustainable, this quality is further enhanced by chemically treating them. This is because the treatment improves the lifespan of the truss, leading to less wastage over the years.

Choosing a wooden roof truss from Tamarack Lumber Inc. for your building not only saves time and money but also guarantees quality craftsmanship and design versatility. So next time you are planning a construction project in Burlington or other parts of Ontario, contact us for all your lumber requirements.