A scissor Howe truss is a type of truss that is used in buildings to support a pitched roof. The bottom chords of the truss are inclined, connecting to the rafters. This is in contrast to most other trusses, where the bottom chords are horizontal. Scissor Howe trusses are named after their resemblance to a pair of scissors. They are often used in buildings where a sloping or raised ceiling surface is desired. Scissor Howe trusses are also known as scissors trusses or Howe scissors trusses.
The Scissors Howe Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 24’-60’ (7.3-18.3 m) and overall heights of 4’-30’ (1.22-9.14 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.
A scissor Howe truss is a type of truss that is used in buildings to support a pitched roof. The bottom chords of the truss are inclined, connecting to the rafters. This is in contrast to most other trusses, where the bottom chords are horizontal. Scissor Howe trusses are named after their resemblance to a pair of scissors. They are often used in buildings where a sloping or raised ceiling surface is desired. Scissor Howe trusses are also known as scissors trusses or Howe scissors trusses.
The Scissors Howe Truss is configurable in a range of sizes with typical spans between 24’-60’ (7.3-18.3 m) and overall heights of 4’-30’ (1.22-9.14 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.
