Most builders use factory-built roof trusses when building homes. But, our students are building our trusses to maximize their learning experience (and to test their knowledge of trigonometry!). Our vaulted, mono trusses look simple, but difficult, small-angle saw cuts are required to build them.
To ensure that we build all 44 of them correctly, we sought expert help from Jon Lazarus and Scott Eskridge, the owners of Aloha Lumber & Truss. Jon and Scott were eager to help. They built us a prototype truss that we could use to construct a jig for making the rest of our trusses. And, they donated and cut the lumber for five more trusses so that we could build some ‘practice’ trusses. Thanks Scott and Jon!
