Steel roof trusses are perfect for residential projects, Structural Beam can supply and erect them for you! Call 773-917-8998 for a free consultation!

Steel Roof Trusses in Chicago, Supplied and Erected|Structural Beam

Steel roof trusses are a true game-changer in the residential construction industry, they allow to considerably speed up the construction process, and make your home’s roof serve longer, with virtually zero maintenance costs.

Make use of the benefits of steel roof trusses, have them supplied and installed by Structural Beam skilled steel erectors! Call 773-917-8998, tell us about your project!

Structural steel roof trusses, to your benefit

The structure of metal trusses consists of structural steel, essentially they are structural steel trusses, benefiting from structural steel’s exceptional mechanical properties — rigidity and ductility combined. Manufactured by shaping and welding structural steel, a steel truss is a structural load-bearing member, that bears the gravity loads of roof sheathing and snow, and the pressure of the elements, like rain and wind.

There are multiple benefits in using steel roof trusses instead of lumber trusses:

• Steel roof trusses offer a great strength-to-weight ratio, they can bear that load of snow, withstand the wind and rain pressure, without putting too much load on the load-bearing walls
• Steel roof trusses are structurally stable and offer a predictable performance over time
• If steel roof trusses never fail suddenly, as timber ones do. There will be definite signs of coming failure, that will give the homeowner time to take appropriate measures
• Steel trusses are fire-resistant
• Steel roof trusses, unlike wood trusses, are not affected by the pests like rodents and termites, or by rot,
• Steel roof trusses save a lot of time, they come with pre-welded purlin cups and pre-drilled bolt holes, making the roofing much easier and faster
• Gable trusses help to do away with masonry gables, eliminating extra load on the walls and foundations
• Lean-to trusses for simple yet efficient construction are used to extend the single slope roof of a barn, a cabin, or a free-standing shed

1. Houses’ roofing systems

Structural Beam’s team can help you to design and build a perfect roof for your house, using steel roof trusses, both custom-made by our experienced structural steel fabricators, and standard, factory-made ones, at a very attractive price.

Steel roof truss installation will be done by our own experienced and professional structural steel erection team, in compliance with all relevant regulations and building codes.

2. Gable steel roof trusses

Gable steel roof trusses, along with regular steel roof trusses, allow for a super-fast roof erection, and swift roofing completion, which is an important step in the home construction process.

Gable trusses are erected on the sides of the roof’s framework, support the roof sheathing and provide rigidity to the whole roof framing system of residential buildings.

3. Garage roof

By using steel roof trusses of lighter types, like open-web trusses, your garage’s roof can be installed very fast, and at a relatively low cost. Metal truss system makes the building of the garages inexpensive and requires very little maintenance.

4. Pole barn and shed roofing systems

Free-standing sheds and pole barn roofs are other applications for open-web metal roof trusses, that are light yet sturdy, and have a long free-span capacity.

Structural Beam’s steel erectors are adept at the high-quality, high-speed barn and shed roofing installations.

Installation/erection service for the new construction projects

Structural Beam is offering homeowners and home builders both options. If you are in the process of building a new home, we can work on it in a general contractor capacity. Our services include :

• Steel frame roofing system design and estimation
• Steel roof trusses supply for your project, should you require standard factory-made metal roof trusses
• Custom steel roof trusses fabrication
• Steel roof trusses erection
• We have both brick and masonry services available, as well, should your project require them

Steel roof trusses replacement service

At Structural Beam, we do roof truss replacement projects, too. In that case, our services will include :

• On-site inspection
• Designing and overall cost estimation
• All the services of the installation package
• Should you require old roof disassembly and removal, that can be arranged, as well

By choosing to work with Structural Beam, whether you are looking to install steel roof trusses for your new home, or to replace roof trusses on the existing one, you’ll have all the advantages of working with a local, reputable, one-stop structural steel solutions provider. Call us today at 773-917-8998 for a free estimate!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are steel trusses cheaper than wood?

Steel trusses can serve you for decades, without fail, are fast and relatively cheap to install, and are impervious to elements. This way, they are definitely cheaper in the long run and can save you a lot of money, and save your home from a lot of trouble.

Can you use steel trusses for a house?

Steel trusses are the perfect material for a house, due to their highly predictable and dependable characteristics, ease of erection, and near-zero maintenance cost.

What are the advantages of steel roof truss?

Modern galvanized steel roof trusses have a very long life span, and, unlike wooden ones, are not affected by mold, rot, burrowing rodents, or termites. Being made of steel, they are naturally fire-resistant. Indeed, there are many advantages to using steel roof trusses for your home roofing system.