When it comes to truss designs for roofs in areas that experience a lot of snowfall, there are a few key things to keep in mind. First, the roof trusses need to be designed to accommodate the increased weight of the snow on the roof. Second, the trusses need to be spaced more closely together to provide additional support for the roof. And third, the connection between the trusses and the rest of the structure needs to be designed so that it can resist the lateral forces exerted by the snow.

In this blog, Tamarack Lumber Inc. highlights important information on how to build snow-resistant roof trusses and what roof truss design suits the best.

Popular snow-resistant roof truss designs

Before settling on a particular design, it is important to address other factors. For instance, there are a few different ways to design roof trusses for increased snow loads. One common approach is to use "triple-ply" trusses, which are made up of three individual members that are connected at each joint. Another approach is to use "quad-ply" trusses, which are made up of four individual members that are connected at each joint. Both of these types of trusses provide additional strength and stability compared to traditional two-ply trusses.

There are many different designs of roof trusses, but not all of them are ideal for supporting heavy snow loads. The following designs are some of the best options for building a snow-resistant roof truss:

1. The king post truss is one of the strongest designs and can support very heavy loads. It consists of two vertical posts connected by a horizontal beam at the top.

2. The queen post truss is similar to the king post truss, but it has an additional beam running between the two vertical posts. This design is even stronger than the king post and can support very heavy loads.

3. The howe truss is another strong design that can support heavy loads. It consists of two horizontal beams connected by diagonal braces.

4. The Pratt truss is a lightweight design that is less likely to collapse under heavy snow loads. It consists of two horizontal beams connected by diagonal braces that alternate between top and bottom chords.

Hope this article provided you with all the necessary insights ahead of choosing an ideal roof truss design, especially in snow regions. Speak to us to source high-quality mouldings in Toronto.