Most common types of roof trusses gable trusses.
Residential names of roof trusses.
The raised heel roof truss reduces condensation problems since the truss creates a vapor barrier and is commonly seen in humid climates where mold is a common issue.
Another very common roof type the hip truss is used to create a hip roof which has slopes on all four sides.
6 north light roof truss 7 quadrangular roof truss 8 parallel chord roof truss 9 raised heel roof truss 10 scissor roof truss.
Studio two bearing points truss.
Most standard residential trusses can achieve r values r value referring to a rating that represents the insulation s capacity to resist heat transference from heated to non heated areas and vice versa of 11 or 13 near the sidewall.
This truss requires a soffit siding and additional insulation work from the onset which elevates construction costs.
Energy trusses have raised heels so they can reach r values of 30 or higher.