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
- Attic
- Gambrel Attic
- Storage
- Gambrel
- Garden Shed Hoop
Common Trusses
- Common
- Gable
- Stepdown Hip
- Howe
- Double Howe
- Triple Howe
- Double Fan
- Modified Queen
- Dual Pitch
Mono Trusses
- Mono
- Mono-Scissor
- Mono-Cathedral
Scissor (Vaulted) Trusses
- Scissor (or Vaulted)
- Barrel Truss
- Bow Barrel
- Cathedral
- Coffer
- Sliding Scissor
- Tray
Floor Trusses
- Bottom Chord Bearing
- Chase Way
- Top Chord Bearing