It is an arch roof constructed with a top arch of heavy timber no webbing or bottom chord and a steel tie rod.
Tied truss arch roof.
This design adds a curvilinear element into the ceiling space instead of the standard horizontal timber raising the structure somewhat and giving some extra volume below.
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An arch chord king post truss is another variation on the classic king post style this time with an arched lower chord.
Directory and listing of tied arch roofs from around the world including images technical data literature and other project information.
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Cut two rafters with a circular saw to the pitch of the addition roof and nail them across the rafters on the old roof.
If unsure what type of arched roof we cut an inspection hole where the truss is tied into the walls.
More roof size up and look at the tied truss.
This lets us visualize whether the bottom cord is tie rod w turbuckles bowstring or 2x12s.
A vaulted or sloped ceiling offered by a raised tie truss can add an aesthetic point of interest to a room.
Rental truss put together makes a rental truss structure.
Raised tie trusses allow for excellent skylight placement as they are raised higher and angled better.
They form an upside down v with the point at the top of the addition roof.
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