Soffit

The under side of a roof overhang or truss cantilever end.

Span

Term generally used to communicate out-to-out span, or overall span of a truss design. Sometimes also indicates centerline to centerline of bearing.

Splice Point

The point at which two chord members are joined together to form a single member. It may occur at a panel point or between panel points.

Square Cut

End of top chord perpendicular to the slope of the member. Cut made at 90 degrees to the length of the member.

Strongback

Two inch dimensional framing member attached perpendicular to floor trusses – often through the chase opening – and placed vertically against the vertical web.

Stub Truss

A term used to describe a truss that is clipped at one end.

T-Brace

A brace consisting of two-inch dimension lumber nailed directly to the member requiring a brace, and with the width of the member perpendicular to the width of the brace.

Toenail

A nail driven at an angle to the member.

Top Chord

An inclined or horizontal member that establishes the top member of a truss.

Top Chord Bearing

The bearing condition of a parallel chord truss that bears on its top chord extension. Can also apply to a sloping chord truss bearing on a top chord extension.