Roof Trusses & Attic Trusses, celebrating 60 years of trussed rafter experience
Why choose Wyckham Blackwell Roof Trusses and Attic Trusses
Design trends in both domestic housing and commercial developments have moved more and more to complex roof contours. The potential for trussed rafters to meet this trend has become increasingly appreciated.
The key advantages for housebuilders of using Roof Truss / Attic Roof Trusses include:
- Significant installation time savings over traditional methods of construction.
- Manufactured from PEFC Certified fully sustainable graded timber.
- The potential to eliminate steel beams from the roof structure.
- The ability to accommodate large and complex roofscapes into the design.
- Can incorporate CE Certified integrated Metal Web Floor and Rafter solutions.
- Maximises useable living space in the property.
- Spans of up to 16m can be manufactured.
- Can be designed with integrated Gable and Spandrel Panels to reduce internal blockwork.
- All Trusses and Panels can be pre slung for improved Health and Safety of crane unloading.
- Factory treatment option to give a 60-year guarantee against fungal and insect attack.
- Five Day FASTRACK Premium delivery service available.
At Wyckham Blackwell we use the latest design software for Roof Truss / Attic Roof Trusses to create light, open and comfortable rooms and sturdy dependable roofs. Wyckham Blackwell’s long-standing expertise in designing and manufacturing Roof Trusses is embodied in Attic Roof Trusses – the pinnacle of evolution in this highly adaptable product.
What are Roof Trusses?
A Roof Truss is a prefabricated, triangular timber framework that supports your roof by efficiently transferring its load to the building’s walls. This method provides exceptional strength and stability while minimising the need for internal load-bearing walls.
Manufactured in our CE-certified facilities using PEFC-certified sustainable timber, Wyckham Blackwell trusses are:
- Cost-effective – Up to 40% less timber used compared to traditional cut roofs
- Fast to install – Saving time and labour on site
- Versatile – Suited to spans of up to 16 metres
- Precision engineered – Designed to Eurocode 5 standards
- Long-lasting – With an optional 60-year factory treatment guarantee against fungal and insect attack.
Types of Roof Truss
Standard/Fink
The most widely used Truss in UK housing, with a W shape web, ideal for medium spans and pitched roofs.
Attic Truss
Designed to create useable loft space within the rood structure, combining strength with practicality.
Raised Tie
Monopitch
Scissor
Stub
Complete Structural Roof Packages
Our Roof Trusses can be supplied as part of a fully coordinated structural solution, including:
- Structural timbers such as wind bracing, ceiling joists, and loose rafters.
- Pre-assembled elements like gable ladders, valley frames, spandrel and gable panels.
- Wall plates, straps for timber-to-timber or timber-to-masonry connections.
- Optional non-structural timbers, soffits, fascia boards, etc.
We tailor every package to your site requirements with clear drawings and labelling to assist quick, safe erection.
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What are the benefits of Roof Trusses?
Roof Trusses are an engineered timber solution that efficiently transfer loads to the supporting walls, enabling wider spans, consistent quality and quicker installation:
Efficiency
Versatility
Cost-Effective
Large Spans
Consistency
Sustainability
Why Work With Wyckham Blackwell?
Attic Trusses (Easi-Attic options also available)
Looking to maximise usable living space? Wyckham Blackwell Attic Trusses provide an efficient solution for creating practical room-in-roof designs without the need for complex structural alterations.
FASTRACK 5-day delivery service
Our FASTRACK 5-day delivery is available from receipt of signed drawings.
Supply & Fit Service
With our Supply & Fit service, Wyckham Blackwell takes full responsibility for the supply and installation of your engineered timber components, ensuring quality, safety and programme certainty.
- CHAS and SMAS Health & Safety accredited
Learn more about Supply & Fit
Compatible products
To streamline your projects and reduce costs, consider combining your Truss order with:
Spandrel & Gable Panels
Roof & Floor Cassettes
Glulam Beams
Dormers
Trusted since 1966
With six decades of Roof Truss design and manufacture and a heritage of working with timber spanning over 140 years, Wyckham Blackwell brings unrivalled knowledge, craftsmanship and reliability to every project. Our long-standing expertise ensures engineered timber solutions you can trust for quality, performance and consistency.
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Attic Truss FAQ’s
What is a Roof Truss?
A Roof Truss is a prefabricated, engineered timber structure designed to support the roof and transfer loads safely to the supporting walls. It replaces traditional cut roof construction and allows for faster, more efficient installation on site.
How far can a Roof Truss span?
Standard roof trusses can typically span up to 16 metres without internal load-bearing supports, when correctly designed and engineered.
What is included with a Wyckham Blackwell Roof Truss package?
Our complete solution includes:
- Trusses, Gable ladders, valley frame
- Wind bracing, ceiling joists and hip boards
- Fixings, wall plates, restraint straps
- Optional soffits, fascia, Spandrel and Gable Panels.
Do I need an architect or engineer to order Trusses?
Not necessarily. Our in-house design team can work directly from your architectural drawings or structural layouts to create a fully engineered Roof Truss solution. Using advanced design software and decades of experience, we ensure all Trusses meet relevant structural and regulatory standards. Our team is always available to advise and guide you through the process.
Why use timber Roof Trusses instead of traditional cut roofs?
Timber roof trusses are engineered and manufactured off-site for consistent quality and rapid installation, significantly reducing build time and on-site labour compared to traditional cut roofs. Their efficient use of timber allows longer clear spans, greater design flexibility and improved health and safety on site, making them a cost-effective modern solution.
Do Wyckham Blackwell Trusses meet UK Building Regulations?
Yes. All Wyckham Blackwell Roof Trusses are designed, engineered and manufactured to fully comply with current UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards. Our in-house design team produces detailed calculations and drawings for every project, ensuring structural performance, safety and regulatory compliance from design through to installation.
How quickly can I get a Roof Truss delivered?
Wyckham Blackwell offers a 5-day FASTRACK delivery service from receipt of signed drawings for Roof Trusses and Joists, helping keep projects on schedule. Standard lead times are available on request from our team.
Do you offer an installation service?
Yes. Wyckham Blackwell offers a complete Supply & Fit installation service, managing your project from design and manufacture through to delivery and on-site installation. Our experienced, fully qualified installation teams are overseen by dedicated Contract Managers, ensuring your trusses are installed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with UK Building Regulations.
What information do I need to supply to obtain a quote?
To prepare an accurate and competitive quotation, we typically require:
- Overall building dimensions (length, width and height)
- Roof layout and style (e.g. gable, hip, mono-pitch)
- Span and pitch details
- Loading requirements, including any additional loads such as solar panels
- Site location and access information
- Architectural or structural drawings, if available
Our specialist team is happy to assist if you are unsure what information is needed.
What is the life span of a Roof Truss?
When correctly installed and protected from moisture, timber Roof Trusses can achieve a service life of 60 years or more, in line with UK Building Regulations.
Are Trusses treated for weather and pests?
Yes. Timber used in our Roof Trusses can be Vac-Vac treated in accordance with UK Building Regulations to provide long-term protection against decay, fungal attack and wood-boring insects. Additional treatment options are available for exposed or external applications where required.
Can Trusses be designed to accommodate ‘Room in Roof’ additional space?
Yes. Attic Trusses are specifically designed to create open, usable space within the roof structure, which can be used as additional living accommodation, home gyms, home cinemas, bathrooms etc.
Why choose
Wyckham Blackwell
Wyckham Blackwell started business in Hampton-in-Arden in 1884. Initially as home grown timber merchants the company has evolved through saw milling, fencing, specialist joinery and merchanting to become a true specialist in timber engineered products, providing a total package to service this demanding market.
We know wood and understand it’s strengths and weaknesses.