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Roof Truss Design - General Considerations For Home & Structures

Are you planning to build your own home or purchase a new one? Then you need to learn a little about roof truss design and how it can help you create a perfect structure for your home.

The ABC of roof truss design begins with a definite sketch. The architect will rough draft the design idea of the ceiling and then trusses will be positioned at the sides of this structure in order to support the walls. A home with merely straight walls would not be supported by anything and can collapse due to wind and environmental loads. Also, if your home comes in a high probability earthquake or seismic zone, it may not be ready to withstand the impact. Hence, it becomes apparent to make use of trusses in the roof design.

The four most popular roof truss designs are Raised Heel truss Dropped Chord truss Scissor truss and Parallel Chord truss. Each roof truss design has its own pros and cons, so it is essential to discuss your structural requirements with a licensed roofing designer before choosing right roof truss layout for your home.

Raised Heel roof trusses are widely used because they are built to span over a large area, thus leaving plenty room for maximum insulation. A Dropped Chord roof truss is designed in two sections and prevents roof uplift. The Scissor roof truss design is often used in cathedral ceilings and it does not require a bearing beam or bearing wall. The Parallel Chord roof truss design is similar to the Scissor design, only it offers more room for insulation and requires more work during installation.

Expert Roof truss design can help you spread out your rooms & make the entire home feel bigger. A professional roofing designer helps you make most of your roof square footage if you have a higher roof design. That's just good practice when you want to enhance the beauty & value of your home.

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Richard Bose is structural engineer at OSD - an India based structural engineering consultant offering full services such as structural drafting, shop drawings and structural design services at affordable rates. Email us at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com; Visit us at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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