Attic & Gambrel Trusses
Attics, Gambrels & Custom Configurations for Mountain Homes
For over 35 years, Andrews Truss Inc. has designed and built specialized truss systems that solve unique structural challenges across Western North Carolina and North Georgia.
From attic trusses that create usable living space to gambrel roofs for barns and mountain estates, our design team has the experience and design expertise to deliver truss systems that work in the real world—not just on paper.
Whether you're adding finished living space under the roof, building a barn with maximum storage capacity, or designing a custom home with unique architectural requirements, we build trusses that fit the project, the site, and the schedule.
Attic Trusses: Turn Roof Space Into Living Space
Attic trusses are designed to create usable floor space within the roof structure—perfect for bonus rooms, storage areas, or finished living quarters without building an additional story.
Why Choose Attic Trusses?
Maximize Living Space
Transform what would be dead attic space into functional square footage. Ideal for:
- Bonus rooms and guest suites
- Home offices or studios
- Extra bedrooms in mountain retreats
- Storage areas with proper headroom
Cost-Effective Alternative to Full Second Stories
Attic trusses provide additional living space at a fraction of the cost of framing a full second story—while maintaining the structural integrity and roofline you want.
Designed for Mountain Homes
Our attic trusses are designed to handle:
- Steep roof pitches common in mountain construction
- Heavy snow loads and wind exposure
- Complex rooflines and custom architectural details
- Integration with multi-story floor systems
How Attic Trusses Work
Unlike standard roof trusses, attic trusses feature a modified web design that creates an open room within the truss structure. The bottom chord serves as the floor, while the top chord forms the roof—with enough clear span to create genuine living space.
Our team designs attic trusses to your exact specifications:
- Custom room dimensions and ceiling heights
- Proper load calculations for finished floors
- Access points for stairs and HVAC systems
- Integration with your overall structural plan
Gambrel Trusses: Maximum Space, Iconic Style
Gambrel roofs—with their distinctive double-pitched design—are a staple of barn construction and increasingly popular for mountain homes, workshops, and garage structures.
Why Choose Gambrel Trusses?
Maximum Usable Volume
The gambrel design provides significantly more headroom and storage capacity than a traditional gable roof:
- Nearly full-height upper floors in barns and outbuildings
- Efficient use of vertical space for lofts and storage
- Practical for agricultural buildings and workshops
Classic Mountain Architecture
Gambrel roofs complement:
- Traditional barn aesthetics
- Mountain estate outbuildings
- Custom homes with barn-inspired design
- Garage and workshop structures
Structural Efficiency
Our gambrel trusses distribute loads efficiently across the entire structure, providing:
- Strength for heavy snow loads
- Stability in high-wind mountain conditions
- Long-term durability without excessive materials
Gambrel Applications We Specialize In
Barns & Agricultural Buildings
Purpose-built for:
- Livestock housing and hay storage
- Equipment barns with maximum clearance
- Workshop spaces with functional loft areas
Residential Outbuildings
Perfect for:
- Detached garages with bonus rooms
- Workshop and hobby buildings
- Guest houses and ADUs (accessory dwelling units)
Custom Homes
Increasingly popular for:
- Mountain estates with barn-inspired aesthetics
- Homes designed to blend with rural settings
- Multi-use structures combining living and storage space
What's Available in Every Truss Package
Roof Trusses
Floor Trusses
Hangers & Hardware
LVL Beams
Where We Serve
Other Specialized Truss Configurations
Our design capabilities go far beyond standard roof shapes. We build custom truss systems for virtually any architectural requirement:
Cathedral & Vaulted Ceiling Trusses
Open, soaring interior spaces without sacrificing structural integrity. Ideal for great rooms, living areas, and mountain home aesthetics.
Hip & Valley Trusses
Complex rooflines with hips and valleys designed for tight fits and seamless integration—no guesswork, no field modifications.
Cantilever & Overhang Trusses
Extended overhangs for covered porches, dramatic rooflines, and architectural details that require precision design.
Scissor Trusses
Sloped ceilings that follow the roofline, creating visual interest and additional interior volume without full cathedral construction.
Custom Pitch & Span Configurations
Unusual roof pitches, long clear spans, or hybrid designs that combine multiple truss types in a single structure.
The Andrews Truss Process
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