Scissor Truss Option Question
Scissor Truss Option Question
(OP)
I have an addition 26 feet in width and planned on using wood I-joists to construct the roof. The ridge beam would be 14 inches in depth and the i-joists are 11 7/8 inches in size. The height of the roof is 10 feet above the 8 foot walls to give the room a cathedral ceeling. The roof slope is 1:1.25. I could increase the roof elevation to 12 feet if necessary. I've even thought about raising the walls to 10 feet, although the existing house that it ties into has only 8 feet. The addition ties into the side of the roof and the existing roof has only a 20 foot height.
Another contractor suggested using scissor trusses since labor would be less expensive then the i-joists. What I wish to know is what would the interior elevation be using scissor trusses OR what would be the minimum inside slope for scissor truss (that a truss builder would be willing to make)?
Another contractor suggested using scissor trusses since labor would be less expensive then the i-joists. What I wish to know is what would the interior elevation be using scissor trusses OR what would be the minimum inside slope for scissor truss (that a truss builder would be willing to make)?





RE: Scissor Truss Option Question
You would need to give them the required roof slope and truss span as well as required loads.
RE: Scissor Truss Option Question
RE: Scissor Truss Option Question