Steep Pitch Roof Trusses

A roof s pitch is determined by how much it rises vertically for every foot it runs horizontally.

Steep pitch roof trusses.

Since it has steep sides there is sufficient room for a living space below the roof or can be used as a storage space in the attic. The pitch or slope is the incline of the roof expressed as a fraction describing the rise over the run. The run or the base number is 12 inches. Compare click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list.

For example a slope of 6 12 means for every 12 inches of horizontal distance the slope of the roof will rise 6 inches vertically. The steep pitch creates a tall truss that has a lot of room for webs or in many instances the opportunity for an attic space in the interior of the truss. A 12 in 12 pitch is a steep 45 degree angle roof. See the image below for more explanation on rise run and pitch.

These two chords meet at the truss s apex. Click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list. It has two upper chords with one longer than the other. Thus a moderate 6 in 12 roof pitch means that the roof rises 6 inches vertically for every 12 horizontal inches it runs.

Add to list click to add item 24 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to your list. The gambrel roof truss resembles the appearance of a barn roof. It can take various forms and often used for aesthetic purposes adding height and focal interest to the ceiling. The rise will be the elevation change over the 12 inches.