Common Roof Truss Shapes and Profiles

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Some of our commonly used truss shapes are listed below. If you require further information to help inform your choice of solution, particularly in the area of roof architecture and interior design please get in touch.

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King Post truss

A single vertical web and is used over very short spans. Typically you may see a king post truss in your porch, shed or garage.

Queen Post truss

A fan web configuration: a single vertical web and two diagonals. This truss type is used less frequently because as spans increase, fink truss usually provides an cheaper alternative.

The Fink Truss

The most frequently used web configuration of common roof truss is the Fink roof truss; easily recognised by its W-distribution of internal webs. The fink roof truss can be used for the simplest garden shed to industrial complexes.

The Howe truss

A special type of truss, most often used to support other trusses and taking the form of multi-ply roof truss girders.

Mono Pitch Truss

Mono trusses have only one rafter, producing essentially a right-angle triangle. They are used to form single pitched and lean-to roofs.

The Raised Tie Truss

Allows lifting of the ceiling tie from the bearing height, the designer can produce a vaulted ceiling having a flat middle section and two sloping sides.

The Double Pitch Profile

A Common truss having rafters at different angles becomes a Double Pitch truss. These may be the result of architectural requirement; dual pitch roofs are used frequently in industrial applications. Dual Pitch trusses may also be required when matching new to old roof lines.

Scissor Truss Profile

The scissor truss has two bottom chords meeting at an apex and having a ceiling pitch. With variable rafter and ceiling pitch, the scissor truss can provide interesting roof shapes, also providing designers with an opportunity to use vaulted ceilings.

Mansard Truss

The Mansard timber truss has very similar properties to a Stubbed attic truss but the difference is that it has four roof planes. This solution allows to create attic space with higher ceiling and more spacious area.

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