Trusses drawn between roof planes and sloping ceiling planes of a different pitch than the roof are called Scissor trusses. Learn the best practices when designing a roof with scissor trusses and cut your design time in half. Click the link to watch this ChiefTip! https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/353/framing-with-scissor-trusses.html #chiefarchitect #chiefarchitectsoftware #roof #truss #quicktip | Chief Architect

Truss Names & Explanations 1. King Post Truss Simplest roof truss One central vertical member (king post) Used for short spans (small houses, sheds) 2. Queen Post Truss Two vertical posts instead of one Can span longer distances than king post Often used in residential roofs 3. Modified Queen Post Truss Strengthened version of queen post Extra diagonal members for better load distribution 4. Howe Truss Diagonals slope toward the center Good for heavy loads Common in timber bridges and roofs 5. D

Test fit ✅ I’ve only done one scissor truss before but it didn’t have a king post so it was a lot easier. This one was small, but very challenging and super fun. Can’t wait to see it vertical. #roofframing #timberporn #coolshit #timberframe #builtnotbought #buildersofig #design #details #skilledtrades #woodwork | Jeff Kelley