Scissor Trusses

Scissor trusses aren't just a different way to frame a roof—they're a better way to create the open, elegant spaces that mountain homeowners and custom builders demand.

Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings

The defining feature of scissor trusses is their ability to create vaulted, sloped ceilings that follow the roofline. The result is open, spacious interiors that feel larger and more inviting, increased natural light from taller walls and strategic window placement, architectural elegance that adds visual interest, and better airflow with higher ceilings that improve ventilation.

Stronger, More Efficient Structural Performance

Scissor trusses are precision-designed and built to distribute loads effectively across the entire structure, providing greater structural integrity than traditional stick framing, efficient load distribution that handles mountain snow loads and wind exposure, long spans without requiring interior load-bearing walls, and design flexibility for complex rooflines and custom layouts.

Faster Installation, Fewer Headaches

Like all Andrews Truss systems, scissor trusses arrive built and ready to set, which translates to quicker framing timelines compared to field-built cathedral ceilings, less on-site labor required, precision fit that eliminates guesswork and field modifications, and fewer delays waiting for complex roof framing to be assembled.

Cost-Effective Alternative to Full Cathedral Construction

Scissor trusses provide the visual impact of cathedral ceilings at a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional methods—lower material costs than stick-framed cathedral roofs, reduced labor expenses with pre-fabricated construction, faster project timelines that keep your build on schedule, and better value for homeowners and builders who want dramatic interiors without budget overruns.

Ideal Applications for Scissor Trusses

Scissor trusses are a popular choice for custom mountain homes where vaulted ceilings add both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Great Rooms and Living Areas: Create expansive, open living spaces perfect for mountain retreats with dramatic, soaring ceilings, great rooms that serve as the heart of the home, open-concept designs that blend living, dining, and kitchen areas, and homes designed to maximize natural light and mountain views.

Master Suites and Bedrooms: Add elegance and a sense of luxury to master bedrooms with vaulted ceilings that create a serene, spacious environment, guest suites that feel more upscale and inviting, and bonus rooms with architectural interest.

Kitchens and Dining Rooms: Make functional spaces feel more grand with kitchens that add volume and allow for creative lighting, dining areas that feel open and elegant for entertaining, and spaces where ceiling height enhances the overall design.

Porches and Outdoor Living Areas: Extend the vaulted aesthetic beyond the home's interior with covered porches with sloped ceilings that blend seamlessly with the roof, outdoor living spaces that feel like natural extensions of indoor areas, and transitional spaces that connect interior and exterior mountain living.

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