The trusses are a special inverted type.
Saw tooth north light roof truss.
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.
A variation of the north light truss is the saw tooth truss which is used in multi bay buildings.
The steeper surfaces are glazed and face away from the equator to shield workers and machinery from direct sunlight.
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This kind of roof admits natural light into a deep plan building or factory.
Similar to the north light truss it is typical to include a truss of the vertical 7.
Sawtooth roofs can be constructed using steel trusses or heavy timber.
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Heavy timber trusses with metal rods may also be used to bear the load of columns and the bearing walls.
Face running perpendicular to the plane of the saw tooth truss shown.