Queen Post Roof Truss

➢ Queen Post truss is defined as a pitched roof

support using two vertical tie posts connected
between the tie beam and the rafters Queen
Post Roof Truss.

Queen–posts is used instead of king post.

➢ The wooden queen post roof differs
from a king-post truss in having two
wooden uprights or vertical member
which is known as queen post.

➢ The Queen posts are the tension

members which are used to prevent
the sagging of tie beam.
➢ A straining sill is fixed on the tie beam and also fixed between the feet of queen post.

➢ This straining sill is used for reducing the thrusts from struts.

➢ The principal rafters, Straining beams, struts and straining sill are in compression whereas the queen
posts and tie beam are in tension.

➢ Purlins are horizontal wooden members laid on principal rafters on wall-to-wall to support common
rafter of a roof which is fixed with cleat.
 Queen Post: Roof Truss Detail

Tenon joint
Wooden roofing
T & G Boards
 Queen Post Roof Truss

➢ Queen post trusses are suitable for 8 to 12 meters.

➢ These trusses are made from a variety of materials such as timber or steel.

➢ The Queen post truss is simpler and lighter in weight. It does not put weight on the centre of the
main tie beam, as the king post truss.

➢ These trusses are used when there is a need to cover large areas.

➢ They are relatively low-cost and can be made to fit almost any size or slope of roof.