1. Wood Trusses Oklahoma – Timberlake Truss Works
Without thinking about it, trusses play a major influence in the design and overall
look of a home. The trusses effect the pitch, or angle of the roof. This factor can be
the first overall design element people take notice of when looking at a house.
Trusses are designed more often for function rather than form. There are two types
of trusses to consider when using them in home design, pitched trusses, which you
will typically see for roof construction. These are identifiable by the triangular shape,
and the angle of the roof. The parallel chord truss or flat truss is characterized by its
flat design. These are typically used in floor construction. Both of these trusses are
examples of planar trusses. They lie on a single plane, and are most typically seen in
home and bridge design.
A planar truss is typically what one will find within their home, usually a simple truss.
A simple truss consists of a single triangle, with rafters and a ceiling joist. This
design is why many typical homes have an angled roof, which discourages
accumulation of water and snow.
The most common flat truss one will see is the Pratt truss. Although they are
typically used for floor construction, it is not uncommon to see a flat truss, typically
the Pratt truss in roof construction. Usually when used in this way it will be at the
base of a roof support often in conjunction with a pitched truss. This is to create
even greater support.
When considering a truss for home design more often the truss will follow the design,
rather than informing it. Certain planar trusses can only support so much. The
Queens post for instance, a design similar to a trapezoid, is only suitable for short
spans. Instances to consider when choosing a design are the pitch of the roof. The
length and height the truss will span, and the depth to consider. Most designs can be
supported by the right truss and therefore considering the truss to use will typically
follow the home design. For this reason, it is a simple process to choose a truss.
Timberlake Truss Works specializes in truss manufacturing in Oklahoma. With the
best lumber for truss development, Timberlake is able to produce fine trusses for any
project, both residential and commercial.
Learn more about Timberlake Truss Works and their services in Oklahoma http://timberlaketrussworks.com/