On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 22:06:36 GMT, "Joe" wrote:

I just built a house and used trusses because I have a floor plan with the
kitchen/dining/living room all open.
There is a 32' open span that couldn't be done with ceiling joist/rafters.

My garage has a 32' clear span and I did it with I-joists. Plus, I
put them up singlehandedly.