subject: Roofing for Kansas Homes: The Importance of Roof Trusses [print this page] Roofing for Kansas Homes: The Importance of Roof Trusses
The primary function of a house is to provide shelter. This is an especially valuable aspect when it comes to areas that are prone to extreme weather conditions such as Kansas. When it comes to roofing, Kansas residents know that proper construction, maintenance and materials are a must-have for their homes.
Roofing for Kansas homes have to be durable because the weather is anything but predictable. Although the state experiences frequent sunshine, its location makes it prone to thunderstorms, particularly during the spring. Its these thunderstorms that eventually build up and form tornadoes.
However, what not very many people take note of is that durable roofs dont just rely on what material they are made from. Proper roofing for Kansas homes relies on the strength of roof trusses and the metal assemblies that connect it to the roof.
Roof trusses basically act as a skeleton for a roof. As a framework, they hold up the roof material and anything used to frame it together. To keep the roofing material attached to the trusses, metal assemblies are incorporated into the frame work. These assemblies have to be sturdy and installed properly to keep the roof intact.
Although the metal assemblies are an important part of proper roofing in Kansas, contractors are not required to install a particular type of assembly when building a home. This means that although your home may already have metal assemblies installed in the roof trusses, they may not be able to withstand the effects of a tornado.
If you would like to ensure that your roof has the best materials and structure for resisting tornado damage, the best thing to do is to get an assessment from a local contractor. Since local contractors will have had more experience working in Kansas, they will be able to tell you what type of roofing material will do the job of protecting your home and whether you will need to replace the metal assemblies in your roof. They will also be able to instruct you on how to properly maintain your roof to endure severe weather conditions.
