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Roof trusses

Dual pitch truss

A dual pitch truss has top chords at different pitches on each side, giving an asymmetric roof with an off-centre ridge.

Also known as dual pitch truss, asymmetric truss, unequal pitch truss, offset ridge truss

Instead of two equal slopes meeting in the middle, one side is steeper than the other and the apex moves off centre. Architects use it for asymmetric facades, for a longer roof slope towards the sun for solar panels, or to meet a neighbouring roof.

The web pattern is adapted to the unequal halves, and the two heels usually differ in height.

Related terms
Monopitch trussA monopitch (mono) truss has a single sloping top chord, forming a roof that falls in one direction only. Apex (ridge)The apex is the highest point of a pitched truss, where the two top chords meet under the ridge of the roof. Truss typesRoof trusses come in many shapes, such as fink, mono, attic, scissor and girder trusses, each suited to a different roof form, span or use of the roof space.
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