
5 Common Types Of Roof Trusses

Roof trusses are key for the stability of any proper residential or commercial structure. This is why most building contractors opt for a roof truss for a strong foundation. However, all roof trusses are not the same. There are a few different types of roof trusses used in construction. 5 such common varieties of trusses are addressed in this blog.
Main Types Of Roof Trusses
King Post Roof Trusses
This is the most common type of roof truss, as they are perfect for small to medium houses. It is known to offer excellent stability as its length spans only 5 to 8 meters. However, they don’t offer any storage space as the truss frames are exposed.
Queen Post Roof Trusses
Queen roof trusses are a bit longer than king post trusses, spanning a length of 8 to 12 meters. Primarily using two support posts that are located between the tie beam and the rafters, allowing them to span longer openings when compared to king post trusses.
Pratt Trusses
Designed to offer support for roofs of larger homes, pratt trusses have a length span of 6 to 10 meters.
Gable Trusses
As one of the biggest and most expensive roof trusses, gable trusses offer a great degree of stability. Comprising multiple vertical trusses, the gable truss acts as an end cap for the roof.
Hammer Beam Truss
Hammer beam trusses don’t feature a central tie beam. This offers a very large ceiling space after installation. Moreover, they also offer an extra degree of stability for structures such as churches, large halls buildings.
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