Exposed Flat Roof Trusses

While this article focuses on configurations we also have a very cool set of illustrations showcasing the different parts anatomy of roof trusses.

Exposed flat roof trusses.

A flat roof truss is also known simply as a flat truss and is not completely flat but rather slightly sloped in order to allow water to run off of the roof. Anyone ever heard of someone taking a flat ceiling and turning it into this kind of space. I have seen photos in home books of spaces where the roof trusses are fully exposed no drywall boxing them in to create an attic space. Exposed ceiling trusses adds an inviting element to any room no.

If you want to build a flat roof then you will need to build a flat roof truss these are designed to span the space between two load bearing walls and take the weight from the roof onto these walls. The trusses are painted white and the look seems to lend itself well to an informal space. Just as there are many types of roofs with many roof parts there are many different types of roof trusses this extensive article explains through a series of custom truss diagrams the different truss configurations you can use for various roofs. The manufacturing process of the exposed roof trusses are the same as normal trusses and still needs to be nail plated.

With the exposed trusses you have the option to put the ceiling on top of the trusses and so increasing the usability comfort of the room. To make the exposed truss visually pleasing decorative connector plates are needed.