Aber Roof Truss

What Aber Roof Truss does

Aber Roof Truss Ltd is a UK-based specialist timber engineering manufacturer established in 1999 (with roots dating to a 1980 timber engineering division founded by David Hopkins Senior) and headquartered in Sandycroft, Deeside, North Wales. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures bespoke roof truss and structural timber solutions — including standard and attic roof trusses, open web joists (Posi Joists), Posi Rafters, spandrel panels, gable panels, feature trusses in oak or steel, glulam roofs, porch frames, and traditional cut/purlin roofs — using graded softwood, stress-tested metal connector plates, and patented galvanised steel web systems. All products are custom-engineered to project specifications at a purpose-built 2006 manufacturing facility in Deeside, with no stock or mass-produced items.

The company operates a project-based bespoke manufacturing model. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales plus embedded design and technical services including free site surveys, same-day quotations, bespoke design, structural calculations, and assistance with planning permissions and building regulation approvals. GTM is sales-led and direct: customers (construction companies, architects, new home developers, and self-builders) engage via the website, request quotes, receive free site surveys, and receive custom-manufactured trusses delivered directly to UK construction sites via the company's own Hiab lorry. The company is family-owned, with no external institutional funding, and holds TRA membership and PEFC sustainable forestry certification.

Name

Aber Roof Truss

Legal name

Aber Roof Truss Ltd

Website

https://aberrooftruss.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aber Roof Truss Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned specialist timber engineering manufacturer that designs, engineers, and delivers bespoke roof trusses, open web joists, spandrel panels, glulam beams, and feature trusses to construction companies, architects, developers, and self-builders across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Timber Roof Structures

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Siding, Cladding & Exterior Wood Profiles (IMADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ), Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG), Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

Keywords

• Roof truss manufacturing
• Engineered timber components
• Open web joists
• Posi rafters
• Glulam roof beams

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandycroft

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Roof Truss Manufacturing and Sales: Bespoke roof trusses and structural timber components manufactured to customer specifications. Products include standard roof trusses, attic trusses, open web joists, spandrel panels, gable panels, feature trusses, glulam roofs, porch frames, and traditional cut roofs. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with no stock items or mass-produced trusses.
2. Design and Technical Services: Includes free site surveys, bespoke design services, structural calculations, and assistance with planning permissions and regulatory approvals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aber Roof Truss designs, manufactures, and delivers bespoke engineered timber roof structures including roof trusses, open web joists (Posi Joists), Posi rafters, spandrel panels, gable panels, feature trusses, glulam roofs, porch frames, and traditional cut/purlin roofs. All products are custom-designed to project specifications, supported by free site surveys, structural calculations, and planning permission assistance, then delivered ready for installation to construction sites across the UK.

Product overview

Aber Roof Truss is a specialist timber engineering manufacturer offering precision-engineered roof structures and related components. The portfolio includes standard and attic roof trusses, open web joists (Posi Joists), Posi rafters, spandrel panels, gable panels, feature trusses (oak/steel), glulam roofs, porch frames, and traditional cut/purlin roofs. All products are fully bespoke and manufactured to specification at their Deeside, North Wales facility, supported by an in-house design team using advanced software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof Trusses Precision-engineered roof trusses custom-designed for strength, speed, and efficiency across residential, commercial, and public sector builds. Available in configurations including king post, fink, raised tie, and scissor trusses.
• Attic Trusses Engineered trusses designed to transform loft space into habitable living areas, creating up to 40% more usable floor space without extending the building's footprint.
• Open Web Joists (Posi Joists) Lightweight, high-performing joists constructed using engineered timber flanges joined by patented galvanised steel webbing. Simplifies service installation and reduces shrinkage, movement, and deflection.
• Posi Rafters High-performance rafter systems using timber chords joined by galvanised steel webs, ideal for low-energy and Passive House roofs, combining insulation-friendly design with structural strength.
• Spandrel Panels Prefabricated structural panels for gable ends and party walls, engineered to meet fire resistance requirements (up to 60 minutes) for building regulation compliance in multi-dwelling settings.
• Gable Panels Factory-built gable end panels designed to replace inner masonry leaf, manufactured using C16+ strength-class timber and structural OSB sheathing for quick, weather-resistant installation.
• Feature Trusses Bespoke oak or stainless steel trusses blending structural strength with architectural style for vaulted ceilings, porches, and statement architectural features.
• Glulam Roofs Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) roofing solutions made from layered European Spruce or Larch, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility for curved beams and arches.
• Porch Frames Bespoke porch frames combining style, strength, and kerb appeal using timber, steel, or hybrid designs, tailored to match any architectural vision.
• Traditional Cut & Purlin Roofs Engineered, pre-cut timber components for traditional roofing methods including rafters, purlins, and ridge boards, backed by structural calculations and building regulation compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% more usable floor space without extending building footprint using attic trusses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trussed Rafter Association (TRA)coreOthersOfficial membership of the Trussed Rafter Association. The TRA is the industry body for trussed rafter manufacturers in the UK, providing buyers guides and installation standards.
• PEFCcoreOthersPEFC certified (Certificate PEFC/16-37-1618). Promotes sustainable forest management across 36 countries, together accounting for over 264 million hectares of forests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolf Systems: UK-based manufacturer of roof trusses, floor joists, and engineered timber solutions serving housebuilders and developers. Direct competitor to Aber Roof Truss in the UK trussed rafter and Posi joist market with overlapping product lines and customer segments.
• Pasquill (Saint-Gobain): One of the UK's largest manufacturers of roof trusses and engineered timber solutions, part of Saint-Gobain. Directly comparable to Aber in product offering and UK housebuilder/developer customer base, though operating at considerably greater national scale.
• Donaldson Timber Systems: UK engineered timber systems manufacturer producing roof trusses, floor joists, and timber frame panels. Direct peer with overlapping product portfolio, customer segments (UK residential developers), and design-engineering-led business model.
• James Jones & Sons: UK-based timber products group producing I-joists, glulam beams, and engineered timber components for construction. Comparable to Aber in engineered wood member manufacturing and UK construction customer segments, with overlap on glulam and joist products.
• National Timber Systems: UK manufacturer of roof trusses, spandrel panels, and engineered timber components supplying housebuilders and contractors. Closely comparable bespoke manufacturing model with similar product breadth to Aber's offerings.
• Oregon Timber Frame: UK manufacturer of timber frame homes and structural roof systems for self-builders and developers. Comparable to Aber in its use of engineered timber components, glulam and roof cassettes, and customer overlap in self-build segment.
• Rowlinson Timber Products: UK-based timber products group manufacturing roof trusses, timber frames, and engineered wood components. Direct competitor with national reach and a comparable customer base of construction firms and developers.

Broad incumbents

• SpeedFrame (ITW Construction Products): ITW's UK roof truss and engineered wood manufacturing business, part of a global construction products conglomerate. Significantly larger and broader portfolio than Aber, but competes directly on trussed rafters and posi joists to UK housebuilders.
• MiTek Industries: Global supplier of metal connector plates, engineering software, and truss manufacturing systems used by truss manufacturers including those in the UK. Provides the underlying technology for many truss manufacturers competing with Aber, including Posi joist systems.
• Kronospan / EGGER (UK timber operations): Large European engineered wood panel and timber product manufacturers with UK operations. Adjacent competitor on engineered wood products used in trusses, spandrel panels, and structural framing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AberRoofTruss

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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