How far can a king post truss span?

thirty-six feet
A King Post truss is one of the most cost effective styles of roof trusses. Depending on your region and wintertime snow load, as well as the spacing, this truss can span up to thirty-six feet.

What is a king post in framing?

The ‘king post’ refers to the timber that extends vertically connecting the peak of the triangle with the tie (or cross) beam, effectively holding up the tie beam with a mortise and tenon joint. Its design creates a spectacular focal point in any space.

What is the difference between the king post and the queen post?

The primary difference between the two is that a king post truss has a single supporting post and a queen post truss has two. Applications of each depend on the size of the roof span, with king post trusses spanning 5 to 8 meters. Due to the double posts, queen post trusses have a wider span, measuring 8 to 12 meters.

What is the purpose of a king post?

A king post (or king-post or kingpost) is a central vertical post used in architectural or bridge designs, working in tension to support a beam below from a truss apex above (whereas a crown post, though visually similar, supports items above from the beam below).

What is the purpose of king post truss?

King post truss is used when there is a need to support the weight of an expansive roof. This roof provides not only functionally, but also adds beauty as well. The king post truss is also used for simple roof lines and short span bridges. It is used in aircraft construction.

What is the difference between a king post and a queen post?

A queen post is a tension member that can span longer openings than a king post. The queen post uses two posts, whereas the king post uses one. They are called a post even though they are not a compression member.

Where is king post used?

What is difference between king post truss and queen post truss?

A queen post is a tension member in a truss that can span longer openings than a king post truss. A king post uses one central supporting post, whereas the queen post truss uses two. Even though it is a tension member, rather than a compression member, they are commonly still called a post.