Raised-Heel Trusses for Efficient, Cost-Effective, Comfortable Homes
Technical Guides
One of the best techniques builders can implement to boost energy performance in a home is the raised-heel truss. Also known as energy-heel trusses, raised-heel trusses deliver cost-effective energy performance, especially when combined with continuous plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing.
This publication is designed for: builders, architects, engineers, contractors
This publication describes the key components of raised-heel trusses and identifies the advantages of using this construction system in conjunction with continuous wood structural panel wall sheathing in accordance with the requirements of the International Residential Code (IRC).
Key sections include:
What is a raised-heel truss?
Meet building codes and enhance structural performance
Improve HERS scores
Design considerations
Attaching continuous wood structural panel sheathing to truss heels
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
