Vaulted Ceiling Roof Trusses

A vaulted ceiling in new construction is no more complicated than standard framing although it does require special roof trusses which are usually built off site.

Vaulted ceiling roof trusses.

It is more expensive though. If the roof was built with traditional rafter and joist construction the ceiling joists. The basic framing construction cost can increase by 5 to 20 percent in a home with a large 20 x 20 foot great room with a vaulted ceiling. A scissors truss provides for a vaulted ceiling in the same time frame as standard trusses.

Vaulted ceilings can be constructed by either stick framing which means attaching each joist and rafter individually or by setting roof trusses that come engineered from a truss manufacturer. This type of truss is perfect for the dining room living room great room and kitchen. The offset scissor truss has a bottom chord that is flat for a distance and then is vaulted up and back down. The simplest way to get a vaulted ceiling is by setting vaulted roof trusses.

Click on the truss to select it and move it so that the exterior edge of the truss is aligned with the exterior edge of the framing layer. Parallel chord trusses allow for greater interior clearance in buildings. A scissors truss creates a vaulted ceiling in the same framing time as standard roof trusses that produces a bland flat ceiling. It can take various forms and often used for aesthetic purposes adding height and focal interest to the ceiling.

The bottom chords are angled to create vaulted ceilings. To convert a truss roof to a vaulted ceiling you may need to do significant reconstruction of the roof. There are variations of this design to create numerous unique ceilings. A vaulted ceiling angles up from the top plates of the wall sections.

Converting a conventional flat roof with trusses to a vaulted ceiling will create an open spacious looking living space. This design element makes a room appear larger and provides more natural light. Explore all truss options with your builder. Click and drag to draw a roof truss perpendicular to the ridge line of the roof and ceiling planes.

Engineered roof trusses may be designed to create a vaulted ceiling while still providing sufficient support for the roof s weight. To create scissor trusses with both the ceiling and roof planes in place you can now create roof trusses. Select build framing roof truss from the menu.