Post Frame Roof Trusses

Post frame trusses are designed to be placed at spacing s greater than 2 and up to 9 on center.

Post frame roof trusses.

It is often used in the shed porch and garage. The king post truss with struts is popular timeless very strong and an elegantly simple truss design. Please contact us to check availability attic truss. Ask us about the custom truss options pictured below.

Post frame trusses are professionally designed with state of the art computer programs. Custom trusses not available to all locations. The simplest truss with only one central vertical post two rafters and a tie beam. Spread web storage trusses are engineered to have a small area to allow storage within.

Since the weather is a critical factor how well do these hold up in the severest of weather conditions. Investigators have found that post frame structures fare surprisingly well in the tornado prone areas of the central united states. Post frame trusses can be used for agricultural residential commercial or industrial use. Up to 120 spans.

This truss is very adaptable with regard to desired span and roof pitch. Traditional king or queen post trusses with purlins notched into the trusses supporting much smaller rafters on the purlins and all nailed to ridge boards have been around for over 300 years and are still going strong. This style can be embellished with radius cuts on the struts and a through tenon at the base of the king post as pictured above. Decorative metal strapping adds the special touch of the blacksmith s craftsmanship to this truss design.

See photo at right the truss rafter is then fastened to the post with nails or bolts. The craftsman timber truss combines beautiful features from both the hammer beam and the king post truss. Post frame trusses are designed to be placed at spans greater than two feet on center. Many post frame or pole barn construction use 8 foot spacing between trusses.

Looking for something besides a common 4 12 pitch roof for your post frame building. Most post frame trusses require 2x6 or larger top and bottom members with 2x4 or larger webs. Post frame roofs in severe weather conditions. 4 to 10 on center spacing.

The design allows the buildings to minimize damage caused by the deadly forces of these storms. This timber truss works well in a variety of spans and roof pitches and is one of the most popular designs.