Trussed rafters come in many shapes and
sizes and the following profiles will help
designers to prepare an economic and
practical scheme.
The
Kingpost
truss shape is suitable for
spans upto 4.5 meters. Used
primarily in house and garage
construction.
The
Queenpost
truss shape is suitable for spans
upto 6 meters. Domestic type
structures.
The
Fink
truss shape is suitable for spans
upto 11 meters. The most commonly
used truss shape easily accomodates
a water tank should it be required,.
The Fan
truss shape spans upto 16 meters.
Used primarily in commercial
buildings & large domestic dwelling.
The Double
W
spans upto 16 meters. Used primarily
in commercial buildings and domestic
dwelling.
The
Raised Tie
truss shape can be applied to any
internal web structure to provide a
special architectural detail inside
of your room or to give extra
headroom.
The
Attic Truss
shape "Room in Roof Truss"
is a simple means of providing a
structural roof and floor as one
complete section.
The
Scissor
truss shape has a sloping bottom
chord, These can provide extra
headroom . The difference between
the top and bottom pitch is
generally 15 degrees.
The
Modified Scissor
truss shape shares the same detail
as the Scissor truss but introduces
a flat section to the ceiling.
The
Mono
truss can be used in several
situations ranging from lean to
roofs, hipped end roofs, spanning
onto fire walls or used back to back
onto a central corridor wall.
The
Hip Truss
shape is most commonly used in the
hipped roof construction but can
also be used for roofs where a flat
roof is required or for reduction in
height for planning requirement.
The
Lattice Truss
shape can be used in various
situations. For infilling large
attic sections around dormers and
stairs or for flat roofs.
This listing (above)
is not exhaustive, many truss
profiles can be modified, i.e. cantilevered,
part-profiled, etc... Please consult
our design office for further technical
advice.
Please find below some examples of the
various truss shapes that we have supplied
recently for a project.
You may
click on the photograph to view in larger
detail.
