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Roof Truss Guide

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6 Fan (Double Fan) -- Spans 30' to 36' Modified Queen (Multi-Panel) -- Spans 32' to 44' Double Fink (WW) -- Spans 40' to 60' Double Howe (KK) -- Spans 40' to 60' Modified Fan (Triple Fan) -- Spans 44' to 60' Triple Fink (WWW) -- Spans 54' to 80' Triple Howe (KKK) -- Spans 54' to 80' Double (DUBL) (Double Pitch) Tri-Bearing Cathedral (CATH) Slope Slope Coffer (Cove) Vault - Three Bearing Points Vault - Two Bearing Points Modified Queen Scissors Howe Scissors Double Cantilever King Post -- Span Up to 16' Queen Post (Fan) -- Spans 10' to 22' Fink (W) -- Spans 16' to 33' Howe (K) -- Spans 24' to 36' Wood trusses are pre-built components that function as structural support members. A truss commonly employs one or more triangles in its construction. The wood truss configurations illustrated here are a representative sampling. The number of panels, configuration of webs and length of spans will vary according to given applications, building materials and regional conditions. Always refer to an engineered drawing for the actual truss design. www.alpineitw.com Typical Wood Truss Typical Wood Truss Configurations

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