|
Distributed
Load:
Loads spread
evenly along truss members.
Fascia
The flat
surface located at the outer end of a roof overhang
or cantilever end.
Feather
Cut
A heel cut
which has been made with a zero butt
cut.
Gable
The portion of
the roof above the eave line of a double sloped
roof.
Gable
Truss
A component
manufactured to the profile of the mating standard
truss. It has vertical “in-plane” members fastened to
the chords instead of diagonal web members. It is not
a structural truss and requires continuous support by
a bearing wall or other load bearing element such as
a beam along the bottom chord.
Gambrel
A roof having
two slopes on each side, the lower slope usually
steeper that the upper one. Generally seen on farm
structures.
Girder
Truss
A truss
designed to carry heavy loads from the structural
members framing into it. Usually a multiple ply
truss.
GSL Ground
Snow Load
Historical
snow load data based on geographical area. Used to
design carrying capacities or roof
systems.
Header
A girder
(wood, composite or steel) located between stud,
joist, rafter, or truss openings.
Heel
The point on
the truss where the top and bottom chords
intersect.
| 