08/28/2026
Since our team set roof trusses this week I thought it would be a good time to talk about all the work that goes into that process.
Truss day can look pretty simple. Bring in the crane, pick up a truss and set it on the house. But thereās a lot that has to happen before the first truss ever leaves the ground.
The walls need to be framed, sheathed and standing. Plates need to be in place, walls need to be straight, square and properly braced, and everything needs to be ready for the trusses to land exactly where they need to go. Then there is the number of trusses that need to be set. A typical home could be anywhere from 20-50+. Thereās also plenty of planning that goes into getting the trusses delivered, figuring out the crane setup and making sure the jobsite is ready for the lift.
Youāll typically have at least two guys working from the roof, guiding and setting the trusses. It takes a lot of confidence, experience, and balance to work that high off the ground, while properly securing the trusses to keep the job moving safely.
On the ground, one person manages the rope attached to the truss to help control it while itās being lifted and swung into position. They are also making sure the correct truss is being lifted into place.
Then there is the skilled crane operator. That safely lifts the truss up and over the house while keeping an eye on everyone around the job site.
Everyone has a job, and communication is key. Each truss gets lifted, controlled, positioned and secured before moving on to the next one.
So while truss day might be one of the most exciting days to watch, itās really the result of a lot of work and preparation that happened before it.
