A piggyback truss is a type of roof truss that is made up of two smaller trusses that are joined together at the top. This allows the truss to be transported in two pieces, which can be helpful when the overall height of the truss exceeds the allowable height restrictions for transportation. Piggyback trusses are typically used in residential and commercial construction.
The Piggyback 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 piggyback truss is a type of roof truss that is made up of two smaller trusses that are joined together at the top. This allows the truss to be transported in two pieces, which can be helpful when the overall height of the truss exceeds the allowable height restrictions for transportation. Piggyback trusses are typically used in residential and commercial construction.
The Piggyback 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.
