Types Of Wood Roof Trusses

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Types of wood roof trusses.

Similar to the double howe truss the north light roof truss features a wide set of web trusses that form triangles within the larger truss itself. Types of mono trusses 1. Dropped chord roof truss. 10 raised heel roof truss.

The partial scissor truss is similar except that the bottom chord slopes up in one direction and then straight down while the remaining portion is flat. Parallel chord trusses allow for greater interior clearance in buildings. 9 scissor roof truss. A popular choice for open floor plan homes north light trusses are an old and economical type of truss that can span very large spaces like industrial buildings and open concept homes.

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There are two main types of timber roof trusses. Steeper roof pitches require longer webs which add to the cost. Similar to the raised heel truss this type also creates a vapor barrier creating great insulation characteristics. Flat the most economical flat truss for a roof is provided when the depth of the truss in inches is approximately equal to 7 of the span in inches.

The offset scissor truss has a bottom chord that is flat for a distance and then is vaulted up and back down. The same is true if we make it steeper. This 26 span truss with a 4 12 roof pitch is the most economical truss we can build. 7 quadrangular roof trusses.

Closed in which the bottom chord is horizontal and at the foot of the truss and open in which the bottom chords are raised to provide more open space also known as raised bottom chord trusses. Here are just some of the most popular types of truss frameworks. When it comes to residential homes there are almost as many different types of trusses as there are home designs each with unique angles and dimensional attributes. A mono truss roof allows for more sunlight and visual space proper drainage and relatively cheaper.

It s often used for sheds garages or extension of an existing roof.