Conventional Type Steel Roof Shed

People use steel trusses instead of wooden trusses mainly for the strength and simplicity of the procedure. Metal can also be shaped a lot more precisely that wood, and people who’re looking for precision might also naturally choose conventional type steel roof shed.

These trusses stand the test of time, and there’s lesser wear and tear unlike wood. With steel trusses being light weight and stronger in comparison, they take up little space, and hence there’s more room inside the building.

Metal roof trusses can be manufactures to perfection, as per proper design. From transportation maintenance, conventional type steel roof sheds are a very good alternative in a lot of ways.

Types of steel truss for roof

King Post Truss
Queen Post Truss
Howe Truss
Pratt Truss
Fan Truss
North Light Roof Truss
Quadrangular Roof Truss

When the floor span exceeds 15m, it is generally more economical to change from a simple truss arrangement to one with a wide span that support trusses at right angles.

In order to light up the space satisfactorily, roof lighting has to be replaced or supplemented, and side lighting provision must also be made to make up for the ventilation from the roof.

One of the oldest and economical methods of covering large areas is the North light.

This roof consists of a series of trusses fixed to griders. The short vertical side of the truss is glazed so that when the roof is used in the northern hemisphere, the glazed portion faces north for the best light.

It can be used for spans from 20 m to 30 m.

Widely used for industrial buildings.