scissors truss

scissors truss

[′siz·ərz ‚trəs] (building construction) A roof truss in which the braces cross like scissors blades.

scissors truss

A type of truss used to support a pitched roof; the ties cross each other and are connected to the opposite rafters at an intermediate point along their length. See also: truss

scissors truss

scissors truss A type of truss used to support a pitched roof; the ties cross each other and are connected to the opposite rafters at an intermediate point along their length.