Frequently Asked Questions

A truss is an engineered product designed to carry roof or floor loads out to bearings. A truss is manufactured from custom-cut components, which are connected together using metal truss plates.

Call 702-DOGTOWN (364-8696) for a status update. One of our friendly staff members will be glad to help you.

Call 702-DOGTOWN (364-8696) for a status update. One of our friendly staff members will be glad to help you.

Dogtown Truss & Components has staff on hand 7 days a week to handle your calls. If you have a damaged truss and/or detail where the damage is on the "Spec sheet," call and talk with one of the Team Members.

Truss reps are available if there is a major problem. Most problems can be handled over the phone or with a Dogtown Team Member.

Yes, Dogtown Truss & Components delivers.

You can fill out a quote form on this website by clicking on "Quote." If your plan has been done electronically, you may email it to jay@dogtowntruss.com. Or call the office, and we can send a runner by to pick up the plans.

In most cases, trusses work great on additions. Some additional measurements may be needed to ensure that the new trusses blend in with the old framing. Span, heel height, pitch, and overhang length may need to be verified.

A roller gantry is a rolling press head that travels over a wood truss assembly tabletop. The roller, when passing over wood members with metal gusset plates in their proper place, applies uniform pressure to embed the metal gusset plates to connect the wood members and form a truss.

Additions to existing structures need special consideration when using roof trusses. If the new roof structure is intended to match the existing one, we recommend a call to schedule an appointment with one of our sales representatives.