The roof trusses and wall frames are the parts of the house that hold up your home. They are also the most important parts of a house that need to be designed properly. These two elements are what determine how strong and safe your home is.

A lot of people who build their own homes often make mistakes in this area, which can lead to problems later on. Here are four mistakes you need to avoid with your wall frames and roof trusses:

1. Wall Frames And Roof Trusses Mistake Number One: Not Getting Adequate Support For Your Wall Frames

This is one of the most common mistakes that people make when building their own homes. They don't realise just how much weight their walls will have to support until they get a load of lumber delivered to their house site and start trying to work out how they will get everything done by themselves.

2. Wall Frames And Roof Trusses Mistake Number Two: Using Inadequate Amounts Of Lumber In Your Walls And Trusses

Another mistake that people make is not using enough lumber in their walls or frames. This can happen for many reasons, but it's usually because they didn't take into account all the weight that will be placed on those walls over time by things such as furniture and appliances in the house—especially if there is more than one level above ground level (like a second story).

3. Wall Frames And Roof Trusses Mistake Number Three: Not Using Metal Plates At Every Connection Point Between Wall Frame And Roof Truss. 

Metal plates will help prevent wood rot, which can be caused by water penetrating these joints. To ensure that they stay in place, use screws that are long enough to penetrate through both pieces of wood but not so long that they can get pulled out during transportation or installation.

4. Wall Frames And Roof Trusses Mistake Number Four: Using Nails Instead Of Screws 

When attaching a header joist to a gable end post, screws are more stable than nails. This can cause the header joist to fall off after repeated expansion and contraction from changes in temperature. Use screws instead of nails to secure these connections because they grip better over time and are less likely to loosen up after repeated movement during hot and cold weather cycles.

Wall frames are the skeletal structure of your home. They hold the roof trusses, and the roof trusses support your roof's weight. If either one is done poorly, it can lead to problems later down the road. Avoid the above mistakes by talking with a professional about wall frames and roof trusses today.