Truss Roof Construction Details

A truss frame consists of a roof truss and a floor truss joined by exterior wall studs.

Truss roof construction details.

In a nutshell it s made up of a central vertical post called the king post two rafters meeting at the apex and a tie beam or the horizontal base. We are your connection for quality pre manufactured roof truss systems. Roof trusses roof floor structures roofing contractors. Floor truss cantilevers often support load bearing walls carrying roof live loads and wall material dead loads.

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The king post roof truss is the simplest of the trusses because of its simple composition. Since 1978 truspro has been manufacturing roof and floor structures. Website products 310 577 2069. It is often used in simple roof trusses such as in the shed porch and garage.

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