roof truss
Triangular ceiling support
A roof truss is a prefabricated framework of beams and struts that supports a roof, distributing its weight to the walls below.
Trusses are engineered in triangular configurations for strength: The carpenter installed the roof trusses before sheathing.
They've largely replaced traditional rafter construction in modern homebuilding because they span greater distances and can be manufactured off-site.
- king postVertical roof-truss support
- gableTriangular wall portion
- pitchFrequency of sound
- spanDistance between endpoints
- timberWood for construction
framing · ridge · purlin · chord · strut · nail · plate · load bearing · eaves · attic · lumber · construction · carpenter · support · triangular · load · wooden · ceiling
- constructionconstruction site, building site, hammer, building, beam
- structural elementsgirder, beam, column, brace, rafter
- timber framingtimber frame, exposed beams, timber framing, wooden beams, timber joints
- framingframing, framing effect, media framing, political framing, reframing
- roof framingrafter, purlin, ceiling joist, king post, fascia
- trussesking post, chords, chord, nail plate, triangulation