Truss Types
Trusses come in all shapes and sizes. Here is a list of common names and pictures of the standard truss types/styles.
Attic & Storage Trusses
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- Attic
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- Gambrel Attic
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- Storage
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- Gambrel
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- Garden Shed Hoop
Common Trusses
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- Common
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- Gable
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- Stepdown Hip
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- Howe
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- Double Howe
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- Triple Howe
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- Double Fan
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- Modified Queen
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- Dual Pitch
Mono Trusses
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- Mono
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- Mono-Scissor
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- Mono-Cathedral
Scissor (Vaulted) Trusses
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- Scissor (or Vaulted)
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- Barrel Truss
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- Bow Barrel
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- Cathedral
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- Coffer
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- Sliding Scissor
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- Tray
Floor Trusses
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- Bottom Chord Bearing
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- Chase Way
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- Top Chord Bearing
