Hand cut rafters and trusses are comparable, but there are plenty of pros and cons for each when considering which you'd like to utilize when building your home. Matt Risinger advises that we consider three things when debating which is best, budget, roofing materials and roofing requirements. A traditional hand cut roof is typically more expensive that a truss roof, which is why typical houses have truss roofs since its just way less costly. It's so important to consider the roofing material because some are much heavier than others, for example clay, tile, and concrete roofs are extremely heavy, so they need something pretty sturdy supporting from below. A lot of force means you're probably going to need to go with a hand cut. Lastly, hand cut roofs tend to allow for much more space in the attic and a better shape for storage and other mechanicals. Watch the full video to learn some handy roof framing tips!