Prefabricated Hip Roof Trusses

The prefabricated hip roof trusses are created and designed by engineers so that they can meet the load of the roof along with the requirements of the building code.

Prefabricated hip roof trusses.

A roof truss is a premade frame for a roof. Steeper roof pitches require longer webs which add to the cost. They are manufactured with steel plates at the joints increasing the initial price but lowering overall labor costs since this doesn t have to be done on site. We utilize state of the art technology the latest design software computerized saws and specialized jigging equipment all of which are designed to.

There will be step down trusses from the girder truss to the peak. Roof trusses for over 30 years 84 lumber has been a leading manufacturer of metal plate connected roof trusses for some of the country s largest single family and commercial builders. The same is true if we make it steeper. Just as there are many types of roofs with many roof parts there are many different types of roof trusses this extensive article explains through a series of custom truss diagrams the different truss configurations you can use for various roofs.

If we go any larger it will require more webbing inside the truss which will directly affect the cost of the truss. While this article focuses on configurations we also have a very cool set of illustrations showcasing the different parts anatomy of roof trusses. The truss is made up of three parts. They are designed at a 4 12 pitch to be spaced 2 foot on center.

This system consists of a girder truss corner girder corner jacks and end jacks. At the peak common trusses are used to complete the run. Pre manufactured stock trusses are constructed with spruce pine fir spf or southern yellow pine syp lumber. Hip sets are used to construct hip roofs which are roofs that slope from all sides.

The premade hip roof trusses can easily be erected in one day. These prefabricated units reduce labor costs and make assembly both quick and easy. This 26 span truss with a 4 12 roof pitch is the most economical truss we can build.