Rigidply Rafters MANUFACTURERS OF STRUCTURAL GLUE-LAMINATED WOOD TIMBERS AND METAL PLATED WOOD TRUSSES HOME ABOUT PRODUCTS PHOTO GALLERY CONTACT TRUSS ORDER INFORMATION TRUSS DESCRIPTION Span – The length of the bottom chord. Overhang Length – The horizontal distance from the end of the bottom chord to the bottom outside edge of the top chord. Cantilever – Horizontal distance Bottom Chord extends past outside edge of bearing. The End Cut of Truss – Specify plumb cut, square cut or custom specifications. (See drawings above for reference). Square Cut – Cut is square to the Top Chord Slope. Plumb Cut – The vertical dimension at the end of the Overhang. (Cut is perpendicular to horizontal.) Heel Height – Vertical distance from bottom of bottom chord to top of top chord located at end of bottom chord. Roof Slope – The vertical rise in inches per 12 inch horizontal run. Bearing Width – The bearing width is the width of the supporting surface. (Specify the requirements for the truss bearing.) Overall Height – Total vertical distance from highest point of top chord (usually the peak) to the bottom edge of the lowest bottom chord (does not include overhang). TRUSS SPECIFICATIONS Quantity – The number of trusses can be easily determined as they are usually evenly spaced 24” or 48” on center (O.C.). Design Load – Top Chord Live and Dead Loads, Bottom Chord Live and Dead Loads, Wind Loads, and any other loads the truss may experience. Gable Ends – Options include structural or non-structural, girts or nailers, plywood or OSB sheathing, window openings, dropped top chord. Type of Truss – Specify the type of truss required: scissor, attic, parallel chords, floor, etc. Special Trusses – Specify all dimensions, Cantilever conditions, heel height requirement, etc. Wood Truss Facts Truss Shapes Truss Order Information Roof Truss Design Floor Truss Design RICHLAND LOCATION 701 East Linden Street Richland, PA 17087 Phone: 717-866-6581 Fax: 717-866-7237 Hours: Monday-Friday 7am – 5pm OAKLAND LOCATION 1283 Joni Miller Road Oakland, MD 21550 Phone: 301-334-3977 Fax: 301-334-9289 Hours: Monday-Friday 7am – 5pm QUICK CONTACT Name Business Name Your Email Phone Choose A Location Richland, PA Oakland, MD Message HOME ABOUT-US PRODUCTS GALLERY DESIGNERS CONTRACTORS HOMEOWNERS CONTACT EMPLOYEE PORTAL CUSTOMER PORTAL COPYRIGHT © 2021 · RIGIDPLY RAFTERS