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Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

(OP)
Is it possible to get a manufactured type roof truss for a pyramidal hip?

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

Yes it is possible.  But it depends on the span, pitch, interior ceiling pitch, etc.  

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

(OP)
This is what has been proposed:

Span:25 feet (does not include overhang of 18")
Pitch:7.25 in 12
Int. Ceiling Pitch: 3 in 12
Spacing: 24" o.c.
Ceiling Finsh:5/8" Drywall
Misc: Sprinkler System in ceiling cavity

Any suggestions or contact info for a Mfg. would be great. Thanks in advance.

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

I think it would be possible, the girder is likely to be a 3 ply minimum.  What part of the country are you in?    

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

(OP)
Midwest. Chicago.

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

Automated Products is in Marshfield, WI.  I'm not sure how far that is from you but, you might call them.  800-686-3426.

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

By pyramidal, do you mean a square building going to a single point? or is it rectangular going to a single point with a change in roof slope?  Is the roof a typical rectangular hip roof with a small ridge in the long dimension?

Typically in these areas, a girder truss is installed 8' from the exterior stud spanning the short direction.  Short monopitch trusses are then installed framing the space within the 8' dimension to within 8' of the exerior wall that the girder truss is bearing on.  Variable depth monopitch  trusses are then installed in the four corners.  This arrangement should work with any of the above roof shapes.

Dik

RE: Pyramidal Hip Roof Trusses

(OP)
It is a pyramidal, rectangular, shape hip roof. I am not sure what you mean by having a ridge in the long dimension. Do you happen have any PDFs or DWGS for such a roof?

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