Key Facts of Roof Trusses in Melbourne
At the heart of any home is a well-supported roof. Whether you are building a new home or renovating, trusses are a crucial part of a strong and durable roof.
There are different truss types that you can choose from to create your ideal roofing design. From flat and pitched roofs, to hips and ‘T’ intersections, lets see with the right roof trusses for your Melbourne project.
Key Facts
There are a variety of truss shapes available for your roof framing project in Melbourne. These include standard Fink trusses, which are used by national house builders for new build homes; mono trusses; raised tie trusses; scissor trusses and gable trusses.
Commonly, trusses can be constructed without an overhang to create a contemporary, minimalist look for your home. They are also a more cost-effective solution than traditional rafters because they can use up to 40% less timber than traditional cut rafter roofs.
King post truss:
This is the most basic of all trusses and consists of two principal rafters, a tie beam, a central vertical king post and two angled struts. A variation known as the king bolt (rod) truss substitutes a wrought iron rod for the king post.
Queen post truss:
This is similar to the king post truss, but has the advantage of being able to span longer openings. It is often combined with the king post truss by using the straining beam of the king post truss as the tie beam for a queen post truss above.
