Truss Names & Explanations 1. King Post Truss Simplest roof truss One central vertical member (king post) Used for short spans (small houses, sheds) 2. Queen Post Truss Two vertical posts instead of one Can span longer distances than king post Often used in residential roofs 3. Modified Queen Post Truss Strengthened version of queen post Extra diagonal members for better load distribution 4. Howe Truss Diagonals slope toward the center Good for heavy loads Common in timber bridges and roofs 5. D