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Welcome to Better Living Components, Central Virginia’s best source for roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels. Each component is manufactured to your specifications – making setup time faster, reducing material waste, and eliminating concerns about uneven floors, windows, or door frames.
It’s your job, it’s your money, it’s your time. Why waste them, when Better Living Components can help you get the job done quicker, easier, and for less than conventional rafter framing.
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Supporting Structure: Joists vs. Trusses
Understanding the Key Structural Components In construction, joists and trusses play crucial roles in providing stability and supporting weight. Although they differ in design and function, they are often used together to create strong, durable structures. While joists typically support floors and ceilings, trusses serve a variety of purposes, from supporting roofs to bridging large spans in structures like bridges. […]