Attic conversions are now possible by replacing the truss rafters with a shaped trusses or horizontal beams which in return create additional space.
Beam in attic for truss.
Horizontal beams supported by posts and used to support the mid span of rafters to cover longer spans these are used in large buildings like the traditional large old barns in the us.
Roof truss parts explained.
Here is a little more info.
In many others.
Truss designs like attic exhibit relative uniformity in the lengths of the legs of the truss triangle.
Sizing up the situation.
The role of the horizontal beam is to tie the truss together and carry the load that would otherwise be sustained by the support and vertical timber also known as the king post.
Centers as well as the rafters.
These types of triangles possess enough structural integrity to support weight without the need for a central support beam.
The roof system is stick built so there are no manufactured engineered trusses the ceiling joists are on 16 in.
A common misconception is that it takes little more than the installation of some decking over the attic joists to ready an attic for move in.
In some houses this may be the case.
If there s an attic above the load bearing wall you want to remove and the roof is framed with trusses you can t bury a beam in the ceiling and will have to leave it exposed.
One of a series of diagonal members of the truss that meet at the apex in order to support the roof deck and its loads.