Know How Many Beams You Need While the design of your trusses is ultimately up to you, most installations space trusses about 4-6’ away from one another. In addition, some...
Stepped Moulding Nearly everyone has started adding crown moulding to their homes to create a premium touch. Stepped moulding goes one step further by combining multiple trim styles in a layered...
Rustic Trusses in homes are seen as a rustic accent. The natural wood grain stands out and ties in with beautiful hardwoods throughout the house. This theme sees a resurgence...
Most ceilings are either flat or arched, high, empty expanses, that are the last place anyone would think to embellish. If anything, usually the only things the ceiling is lucky...
Volterra is an architectural product manufacturer and distributor you can count on to provide fine architectural elements and finish products for residential and commercial use. Our extensive product inventory includes...
roof truss design into a vaulted or cathedral ceiling. A roof truss design is basically a non-functional “framework” that’s built using a combination of faux wood beams, columns, braces, and...
Truss tails, sometimes referred to as rafter tails, are the lower end portions of the rafter that project beyond the exterior wall of a building, up near the roof. In...
When homeowners look to add style and character to their home, one area that often gets ignored is the ceiling. Generally, when people are redesigning their home they look to frame windows with...
Adapting a Truss Design to Suit Your Style Though thinking about a truss design might evoke images of a rustic space, decorative trusses are extremely versatile and suitable for all...
