Papercret Roof Trusses

While this article focuses on configurations we also have a very cool set of illustrations showcasing the different parts anatomy of roof trusses.

Papercret roof trusses.

When it hardens papercrete is lightweight a good insulator up to r 2 per inch holds its shape even when wet and is quite strong with a compressive strength of 300 pounds per square inch psi. Spaceman s domes are built strong so they can withstand the extra weight of added moisture between long intervals of drought and drying. It can be used in the rafters of the trusses for insulation or sprayed to the underside of the roof itself but needs to be protected by a roof. They are designed at a 4 12 pitch to be spaced 2 foot on center.

Click to add item 26 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list compare click to add item 26 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to the compare list add to list click to add item 26 spreadweb residential roof truss 5 12 pitch 87 to your list. These trusses are positioned on the top plate of the endwall so the entire bottom chord is supported by the wall. Pre manufactured stock trusses are constructed with spruce pine fir spf or southern yellow pine syp lumber. Energy trusses are designed to allow greater insulation depths at the heel.