Roof truss is a structural element of the roof in the form of a system of beams connected at nodes to form triangular fields that provide stiffness and uniform load transfer. Trusses can be made of wood, steel or aluminium.
In single-family housing, they are most often used as prefabricated roof trusses connected by barbed plates. Thanks to their geometry, they allow large spans without the need for internal load-bearing walls or columns.
The advantage of roof trusses is the lightweight construction while maintaining a high load-bearing capacity. The possibility of prefabrication under controlled conditions and rapid assembly on site are also among the advantages of the solution. The solution suitable for residential buildings, industrial halls and public facilities. The trusses allow free shaping of the loft space and optimisation of material costs.
