Types Of Trusses For Roofs

Loads on roof trusses.

Types of trusses for roofs.

30 different types of roof trusses illustrated configurations 1. This method allows for greater energy efficiency. For long spans and where more head room is required the crescent truss is adopted. Most common types of roof trusses gable trusses.

For such conditions the scissors truss the curb truss the shed truss the three hinged arched truss the hammer beam truss are also used. These consist of weights of trusses roof coverings purlins and bracings. This particular truss is made out of wood most of the time but it can also be built out of a combination of steel and wood. Common types of roof trusses parallel chord roof truss.

A variety of the trusses shown above fit into the common or gable truss category including the king. As the name implies this roof appears flat in structure although it is always pitched at a wider angle to allow water runoff. Studio two bearing points truss. Below are the common types of roof.

The raised heel roof truss reduces.