Steep Pitch Roof Trusses

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.

Steep pitch roof trusses.

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. Add to list click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to your list. Click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list. It has two upper chords with one longer than the other.

These two chords meet at the truss s apex. 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. The pitch or slope is the incline of the roof expressed as a fraction describing the rise over the run. The rise will be the elevation change over the 12 inches.

See the image below for more explanation on rise run and pitch. Compare click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list. 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.

It can take various forms and often used for aesthetic purposes adding height and focal interest to the ceiling. Thus a moderate 6 in 12 roof pitch means that the roof rises 6 inches vertically for every 12 horizontal inches it runs. The steep pitch creates a tall truss that has a lot of room for webs or in many instances the opportunity for an attic space in the interior of the truss. A pitch truss with a sloping or non sloping vertical interior ceiling detail.