A Frame Roof Truss

Trusses decrease the possibility of material shortage delays because roof framing is supplied in one material package.

A frame roof truss.

Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. In order to create the semi cylindrical appearance for the ceiling this truss would need many small pieces of wood framed together. Live loads are not always present. 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.

This has a characteristic barrel shaped ceiling. The pros of using roof trusses drastically outweigh the pros of stick framing. A roof truss is a triangular shaped piece of wood framing that is designed to bear the weight of the roof stabilize walls and provide overall reinforcement for the structure. Examples of live loads are snow wind rain and temporary construction loads.

Save design time build time and money with trusses built in long production runs. Common 60 dropped end frame 3. Custom trusses up to 100 span. The truss is a framework consisting of rafters posts and struts which supports your roof.

Sure there may be an instance where stick framing is your only option and that is understandable. This decorative type of truss adds volume keeps the room cool and has a relatively low maintenance drywall. As we will see below there are several different types of designs and this will impact the angles and designs of the overall truss. Roof trusses are engineered wood alternatives to hand framed rafters.

Over 51 sizes styles in stock. They support live and dead loads by efficiently transferring the loads to the building walls or supports. But 99 of the time a roof truss is going to give you so much more. It s often used for cellars and long hallways.

Use this handy tool to calculate the rake length of your roof. Trusses manufactured with dry lumber do not warp twist creating a framing system that is easy to properly place and sheath. In stock at plant and ready for immediate pickup.