About Trussed Rafter Association
The Trussed Rafter Association represents over 65% of the trussed rafter and metal web joist industry in the UK and Ireland.
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) represents over 65% of the trussed rafter and metal web joist industry in the UK and Ireland. Members include the principal manufacturers of trussed rafters, metal web joists, suppliers and professionals involved in roof truss and engineered wood floor joist design and manufacture.
The TRA offers advice and guidance on technical issues, training and health and safety. It collaborates with key organisations in the housebuilding industry to raise standards and to advise housebuilders on trussed rafters and related products.
Contributions
IHBC NewsBlog
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IHBC’s 2025 Parliamentary Briefing...from Crafts in Crisis to Rubbish Retrofit
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How RDSAP 10.2 impacts EPC assessments in traditional buildings
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West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2025
Join the West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust on 13 October 2025, from 10.00am.
Former carpark and shopping centre to be transformed into new homes
Transformation to be a UK first.
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Can communities afford to let that happen?
131 derelict buildings recorded in Dublin city
It has increased 80% in the past four years.
Fate of historic Glasgow Vogue cinema decided after appeal
A decision has been made on whether or not it will be demolished.