In some sawtooth roof buildings the roof has a concrete roof slab that is supported by steel posts.
Saw tooth north light roof truss.
A variation of the north light truss is the saw tooth truss which is used in multi bay buildings.
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Similar to the north light truss it is typical to include a truss of the vertical 7.
Similar to the north light truss it is typical to include a truss of the vertical face running perpendicular to the plane of the saw tooth truss.
The steeper surfaces are glazed and face away from the equator to shield workers and machinery from direct sunlight.
Heavy timber trusses with metal rods may also be used to bear the load of columns and the bearing walls.
This kind of roof admits natural light into a deep plan building or factory.
Face running perpendicular to the plane of the saw tooth truss shown.
A saw tooth roof is a roof comprising a series of ridges with dual pitches either side.
Saw tooth truss saw tooth or butterfly truss a variation of the north light truss is the saw tooth truss which is used in multi bay buildings.