Truss Roof Framing

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Truss roof framing.

Roof framing can be simple or complex depending on the roof. Standard stick framing or the newer truss framing. Sure there may be an instance where stick framing is your only option and that is understandable. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Stick truss roof framing. A wood truss on the other hand is a structurally sound engineered building product. While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses the rafter supports of the roof itself learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry and a basic primer is covered below. There is a hierarchy of timber framing at work here with trusses supporting the ridge and purlin beams.

This article and series of illustrated diagrams shows you all the parts of a basic roof truss king truss and queen truss. The pros of using roof trusses instead of stick framing the pros of using roof trusses drastically outweigh the pros of stick framing. Above these components is a rack of common rafters. Residential trusses save time and materials compared to conventional hand framing.

The roof truss structure and design is integral to roof structural integrity and shape. Nearly all roofs are framed using one of two methods. Trusses can be designed in all shapes and sizes and customized completely based on the project. Latco has been building and manufacturing high quality wood roof and floor trusses since 1984.

Trusses are professionally designed with state of the art computer programs. As we will see below there are several different types of designs and this will impact the angles and designs of the overall truss. A timber frame truss roof with ridge beam purlins and common rafters is a stunning combination that creates visual interest and structural complexity. There are many types of roof trusses as wall as many types of roofs more types than there are parts.

Overhangs hips and dormers add greatly to the complexity of the framing. The truss is a framework consisting of rafters posts and struts which supports your roof. Trusses decrease the possibility of material shortage delays because roof framing is supplied in one material package. The lumber components are precision cut and assembled together with galvanized steel truss plates in a factory controlled environment.

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