Your Guide to Roof Truss Components and Types

Do you know the difference between a heel and a nail plate? Or why fink trusses may be well-suited to areas with high snowfall? Knowing the types of roof trusses and their components that may be included in claims can help you understand a cause of loss determination. Your Guide to Roof Truss Components and Types includes a diagram of key truss elements and the design and benefits of seven popular trusses, including:
- Fink
- Scissor
- Monopitch
- Raised Tie
- Attic
- Hip
- Gable
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