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Trusses are structural frames that support loads by efficiently transferring loads to end supports, mainly the bearing walls of a building.
Trusses also play a key role in the construction of the roofline and ceilings of a building.
There are numerous benefits to building your roof with trusses. Every truss is computer designed to handle specific loading and spacing
requirements. Each truss is precision cut, so there is uniformity from one truss to the next. Trusses are convenient because they are
lightweight and allow for faster and easier installation compared to other framing systems. Trusses feature an open web design that
makes it easier to install electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling systems in your building. Trusses are available in many different
styles and provide greater flexibility for the interior layout of your building, including partitioning and room arrangement. Because
trusses are set on the outer bearing walls of a building, the interior layout can change before and after construction.
Span
The span of a truss is the length of the bottom
chord covering the width of the room or structure
that the truss is covering. The span should not be
confused with the overall width of the truss, which
includes the overhangs.
The bobtail truss has the same pitch on each side, but the peak is
not in the center of the span. One end of this truss will have a taller
heel than the other side.
Mono and vaulted mono trusses are only sloped in one direction.
The highest point on the truss is adjacent to the building. These
types of trusses are often used to create multilevel roof lines or
when constructing additions to an existing building.
Hip sets are used to construct hip roofs, which are roofs that slope
from all sides. This system consists of a girder truss, corner girder,
corner jacks and end jacks. There will be step-down trusses from
the girder truss to the peak. At the peak, common trusses are used
to complete the run.
Valley sets are used to form the ridge line and framing between the
main and secondary roof structure and can be common, dual pitch
or mono-shaped in their design. Valley members may also be used
for decorative gables, dormer, porches and more. Valley sets
consist of a series of simple trusses in increments of 4'. Flat top
valley members are supplied when they are required for hip roof
applications.