Ceiling Trusses

Also our trusses are manufactured using computerized systems so the process is quicker and more exact.

Ceiling trusses. They are designed at a 4 12 pitch to be spaced 2 foot on center. For example if the roof pitch is an 8 12 like this one pictured the cathedral pitch can be up to a 4 12. These trusses the meet building code criteria as specified by structural building components of america sbca and the truss plate institute tpi.

Roof trusses for over 30 years 84 lumber has been a leading manufacturer of metal plate connected roof trusses for some of the country s largest single family and commercial builders. Wood trusses are manufactured in a warehouse away from weather elements which means rain or shine trusses can be built and then shipped out to a worksite. As we will see below there are several different types of designs and this will impact the angles and designs of the overall truss.

Pre manufactured stock trusses are constructed with spruce pine fir spf or southern yellow pine syp lumber. Exposed ceiling trusses adds a stylish visual aesthetic to any living space in your home making it feel warm and cozy not to mention it is very in trend. It typically makes a room feel larger due to the openness overhead.

Scissor trusses give a nice cathedral ceiling to a room. A standard rule of thumb is the cathedral roof pitch can be up to one half of the roof pitch. Scissor trusses are designed with a slope on the outside and inside.

This type of truss is perfect for the dining room living room great room and kitchen. Wood truss design decorate your ceiling with timber style. When restoring an old home it has become very common to expose wood beams adding to the charming history of the home.

There are variations of this design to create numerous unique ceilings. A pitch truss with a sloping or non sloping vertical interior ceiling detail. The bottom chords are angled to create vaulted ceilings.