Truss - Clerestory

Truss - Clerestory

Comparison drawing of Clerestory Truss compared to similar truss designs
Description
Description

A clerestory truss is a type of roof truss that is used to create a clerestory, which is a vertical section of windows that runs along the top of a wall. Clerestory trusses are typically made of wood or steel and are designed to support the weight of the roof and the clerestory windows. They can be used in a variety of building types, including homes, schools, and commercial buildings.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Clerestory Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 24’-60’ (7.3-18.3 m) and overall heights of 5’-37’6” (1.52-11.43 m). The thickness of wood trusses is commonly 1.5”, 3”, or 4.5” (3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm). Trusses have a pitch ratio typically between 1:1 to 1:6.

Scaled set of elevation and diagram drawings of Clerestory Truss
Scaled set of elevation and diagram drawings of Clerestory Truss
Series of illustrations of Clerestory Truss seen from views with varied sizes
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
5’-37’6” | 1.52-11.43 m
Width:
Depth:
1.5”, 3”, 4.5” | 3.8, 7.6, 11.4 cm
Length:
24’-60’ | 7.3-18.3 m
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Weight:
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Pitch Ratio: 1:1 to 1:6

Materials:
Wood or steel
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Drawings include:

Clerestory Truss elevations (various sizes), diagrams

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