Wood Truss Roof Framing

In it a framing crew is installing long span wood trusses on the main roof portion of an addition to the menards store in la crosse wisconsin.

Wood truss roof framing.

When a truss is installed on top of the walls it builds the roof slope and ceiling at the same time as one structural piece. Since then this design solution for architects and engineers has evolved to support large floor areas and large roof spaces of up to and over 100 feet wide. There is a hierarchy of timber framing at work here with trusses supporting the ridge and purlin beams. A wood truss on the other hand is a structurally sound engineered building product.

What is noteworthy is the way the crew is using scissor lifts to provide stable platforms from which installers can work to install bracing. Above these components is a rack of common rafters. Since 1978 truspro has been manufacturing roof and floor trusses for san luis obispo santa barbara ventura monterey kings kern los angeles counties. A timber frame truss roof with ridge beam purlins and common rafters is a stunning combination that creates visual interest and structural complexity.

Hayward building systems located in santa maria ca manufactures quality plated wood trusses for residential multi family and commercial projects.