Roof Systems

Phoenix Building Components Roof Systems are widely used in Single and Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Commercial and Agricultural construction. All of our engineered Roof System options ensure considerably less onsite waste and a more efficient job site than a traditional stick framed build. Let us help bring your plans to life, with creative solutions no matter the complexity of your idea, we can help make it happen. Detailed information about Phoenix Roof Systems are listed below.

Manufacturing:

  • Custom Roof Trusses
  • Stock Roof Trusses


Distribution:

  • I-Joist
  • SIP’s
  • Timber frame

Custom Roof Trusses:

  • Computer automated saws with automated part cutting and labelling for accurate pre-cutting of materials
  • Computer automated jigging increases setup time and ensures a precise consistent product
  • Laser guided framing projection for quality and accuracy
  • Custom built to any size and shape you can imagine up to 85’ spans
  • We use top quality SPF #2, and 1650 / 2100 MSR rated lumber for increased quality and design capacity
  • Engineer stamped designs provided in time for permit application
  • Standard accessory products to complete roof system included:
    – Beams (LVL, PSL, Glulam) as required to support your structure when girder trusses are not an option
    – Mechanical connections where required (Hangers)
  • Optional accessory products to elevate your design solution
    – Valley Sets
    – Drop-in hip purlins (pre-built top chord hip end bracing)
    – Pre-built gable end ladder sets for dropped gables
    – Wall tie-downs (Hurricane ties)
    – Heavy duty jack posts and column caps
    – LVL and PSL posts
    – Structural screws (Flat-Lok) for easy beam and girder truss laminations
  • 3D based modeling software to pre-build the structure in virtual space. Identifies possible issues and conflicts ahead of time
  • Mitek Sapphire
  • Viewing software available for customer and contractor review
  • Mitek Viewer (web link to download)
  • Considerations accounted for during design process (if information is provided)
  • Load transfer from other roof and floor framing
  • Chimneys, skylights and other roof penetrations
  • Trusses are stacked and banded in site suitable bundles for safe handling and site organizing
  • Deliveries are made via specialized roller trailers. We have a variety of truck and trailer sizes to ensure that we can get to your jobsite no matter where it is from cottage country back-roads to metropolitan streets
  • Numbered layouts and individual Engineer stamped truss drawings are provided for installation
  • Job site package includes a wealth of information on proper safety and installation practices
  • Compared to old-school conventional stick roof framing, trussed solutions can:
    – Reduce on site framing time by up to 50%
    – Save on site labour costs by up to 55%
    – Reduce site waste by up to 30%
  • Longer clear spans allow greater design flexibility and reduced number of bearing walls

Stock Roof Trusses:

  • Computer automated saws with automated part cutting and labelling for accurate pre-cutting of materials
  • Computer automated jigging increases setup time and ensures a precise consistent product
  • Laser guided framing projection for quality and accuracy
  • 4/12 and 5/12 pitch common trusses with trimmable 24” overhang
  • Spans from 12’ – 32’ (in 2’ increments)
  • Dropped and Full gables to match
  • Pre-built gable end ladder sets for dropped gables
  • Trusses are Pre-Engineered with a 71lb ground snow load for use in almost anywhere in Ontario
  • Fast convenient solution for simple projects including sheds, garages, small barns and additions
  • Don’t wait weeks for custom trusses, get stock trusses in 5-7 business days and get your project done

I-Joist:

  • PRI-40 – 9-1/2”, 11-7/8”, 14”, and 16” depths
  • PRI-60 – 9-1/2”, 11-7/8”, 14”, and 16” depths
  • PRI-80 – 9-1/2”, 11-7/8”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”, 22”, 24” depths
  • Design and span capabilities comply with APA-ADI rating standards
  • Supplied in 2’ increments up to lengths of 52’
  • Standard accessory products to complete roof system included
    – Beams (LVL, PSL, Glulam) around openings
    – Mechanical connections where required (Hangers)
  • Optional accessory products to elevate your design solution
    – Heavy duty jack posts and column caps
    – LVL and PSL posts
    – Structural screws (Flat-Lok) for easy beam laminations
  • Easy to handle, lighter weight per foot compared to conventional lumber
  • Longer clear spans allow greater design flexibility and reduced number of bearing walls
  • Larger nailing surface speeds up sheathing installation
  • Greater depth possibilities for enhanced insulation and ventilation performance
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Structural Insulated Panels

SIP:

  • Made of exterior layers of 7/16” OSB skins with EPS foam core.
  • Panel thickness – 8-1/4”, 9-1/4”, and 11-1/4”
  • Made to work with dimensional lumber (fits between exterior skins)
  • Panel sizes 4’x8’ up to 8’x24’ (jumbo panels)
  • CNC cut package provides “pre-cut ready to assemble panels”
  • Panels designed and pre-cut to fit in place including bevels at ridge lines,
    hips and valleys
  • All accessories required for assembly are provided:
    – Insulated connection splines
    – Spray foam
    – Adhesive
    – Screws
    – Seam Tape
  • Panels treated with borate to protect against fungus and insects
  • Custom Engineer stamped layouts and details for building permit application
  • Up to 8x more airtight than conventional framing reducing heat loss
  • Energy use reductions of up to 50%
  • Utility bill cost savings of 50-80%
  • CNC cut package has almost zero site waste
  • Reduce on site framing time but up to 50%
  • R-values meet or exceed min. code requirements for cathedral ceilings
  • Great compliment to close-in Timber Frame roof systems

Heavy Timber

Timber Frame:

  • Materials – Solid Sawn Timber, Glulam, and Parallam (PSL)
  • Appearance grade and Structural grade
  • Wide variety of sizes and custom curved shapes
  • Custom Engineer stamped layouts and details for building permit application
  • Stronger and more durable
  • Structural and Architectural solution all in one
  • No other load bearing walls allows for increased design flexibility
  • Less jobsite waste
  • Increased fire protection
  • Uses less lumber than tradition stick framing reducing environmental impact
  • Increase energy efficiency when using SIPs as insulation

Start Your Project

Our products are sold through Retail Building Supply partners throughout Ontario and the Northeast US. If you can’t find a provider nearby, give us a call and we’ll work to bring our products closer to you!