roof trusses
Triangular roof supports
Roof trusses are prefabricated triangular frameworks that support a roof's weight and transfer it to the building's walls.
Unlike traditional rafter construction assembled on-site, trusses arrive ready-made and span the entire width of a structure: The crew lifted the roof trusses into place with a crane.
Their triangulated design—webs connecting top and bottom chords—provides strength while using less lumber than solid beams.
- beamsRays or supports
- load-bearing wallsWalls that transfer weight
- SteelStrong-sounding proper name
- webbingTough woven strap material
- chordsSimultaneous note combinations
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