Where rake overhangs are planned, truss suppliers can fabricate drop-top gable-end trusses. These are dropped the width of the top chord (usually 31⁄2 in.) from the common trusses in the …

If the scissors truss has a steep ceiling, blown-in insulation materials like cellulose or blown-in fiberglass may slide downhill or slump. Compared to ordinary roof trusses, scissors trusses …

Sep 23, 2006 · Now skip up to 11/12 at 42.5° - That's only 2.5° between 11/12 and 12/12. So a truss that works at 4/12 over 2/12 may NOT work at 12/12 over 10/12. If you're trying to get a …

Jul 27, 2014 · Hoping someone can help me out this morning. I am building a wall underneath a scissor truss, the wall runs perpendicular to the trusses. Do I need to cut the top of my wall …

Dec 26, 2012 · A conventional residential truss uses a relatively thin (generally 2x4) top member, but it's supported at multiple points by intermediate cross pieces. A scissor truss generally has …

Oct 31, 2006 · The lowest pitched roof I have used scissor trusses on was an 8/12. Just take the old trusses out and rafter the area you want. Bosshog designs trusses maybe he will be along …

Mar 28, 2000 · On a scissor truss that's only 16' long, you could get 5/12 over 3/12 with no problem, or maybe 8/12 over 6/12. (Unless you had one hell of a snow load) On larger trusses …

Mar 19, 2012 · Having said that I do like the "energy heel" type of scissor truss since it can be built with enough room for decent blown in insulation. Much much better is an inch or two of …

Jul 27, 2013 · Truss to vaulted ceiling. Scissor trusses will give you an even less dramatic effect. Could be less than half the vault of the existing pitch. Another possible solution - Install a …

While the truss is held upright, I line it up with the exterior wall sheathing and toenail it every 16 in. with 16d nails. I also brace the truss temporarily until it can be tied to the rest of the roof. Roll …