Gambrel Roof Attic Truss

A gambrel truss includes steel girders with steel columns available in straight leg and tapered leg versions.

Gambrel roof attic truss.

Gambrel trusses can also have a nice size room built in just like an attic truss. Room size will vary depending on the overall size and slope also referred to as pitch of the trusses. The mansard roof regularly includes windows in the lower pitch and like the gambrel roof truss brackets it offers more usable living space than a pitched roof. Note that the gambrel style roof allows for a larger attic space with a 9 ft.

In barns the gambrel style helps in creating plenty of storage room in a lofted space. Gambrel trusses are very popular for barns with hay storage. Gambrel trusses are great for the old barn style image. Room in attic trusses are professionally designed with state of the art computer programs.

The upper pitch on the mansard roof is so shallow it may seem level to those taking a gander at it. Gambrel roof truss systems are not only visually appealing but they are also useful. The shape of the truss allows the structure to be open providing a free open space. Ceiling and 17 ft.

Due to the overall height the truss is manufactured as a piggyback truss to allow for transportation. Gambrel attic trusses 28 gambrel attic truss with a 24 12 lower pitch and 7 12 upper pitch with 12 overhang. The gambrel series tapered leg version is available in 24 30 40 50 and 60 widths in eave heights from 8 through 14.