Steep Pitch Roof Trusses

For example a slope of 6 12 means for every 12 inches of horizontal distance the slope of the roof will rise 6 inches vertically.

Steep pitch roof trusses.

Compare click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list. Thus a moderate 6 in 12 roof pitch means that the roof rises 6 inches vertically for every 12 horizontal inches it runs. These two chords meet at the truss s apex. It has two upper chords with one longer than the other.

The gambrel roof truss resembles the appearance of a barn roof. Since it has steep sides there is sufficient room for a living space below the roof or can be used as a storage space in the attic. A roof s pitch is determined by how much it rises vertically for every foot it runs horizontally. Gambrel trusses create a similar structure to what would be found in a stick frame barn structure with a steep pitch from the walls transitioning to a low pitch closer to the peak.

This type of truss is perfect for the dining room living room great room and kitchen. A 12 in 12 pitch is a steep 45 degree angle roof. The pitch or slope is the incline of the roof expressed as a fraction describing the rise over the run. Add to list click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to your list.

The run or the base number is 12 inches. It can take various forms and often used for aesthetic purposes adding height and focal interest to the ceiling. Click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list. A pitch truss with a sloping or non sloping vertical interior ceiling detail.