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Roof trusses

Studio truss

A studio truss gives a ceiling that is vaulted on one side and flat on the other, creating a partly open, loft-like room.

Also known as studio truss, studio vault truss, split vault truss, part vaulted truss

One half of the bottom chord follows a slope up towards the ridge while the other half stays horizontal, or the truss steps to combine two ceiling heights. It suits rooms that should feel high on one side, such as studios, living rooms and lofts.

Manufacturers use the name differently, and SBCA lists it as studio vault. The exact profile is set in each truss design.

Related terms
Scissor trussA scissor truss has a sloping bottom chord, so the ceiling underneath can follow the roof and form a vaulted room. Cathedral trussA cathedral truss creates a high, vaulted ceiling, with the bottom chord following the roof slope for all or part of its length. Coffered trussA coffered (tray) truss has a bottom chord that slopes up at the sides and runs flat in the middle, creating a raised tray ceiling.
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