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Standard Flat Truss

The workhorse of post-frame buildings. A flat (horizontal) bottom chord gives you the classic peaked roofline outside and a clean, flat ceiling inside. Each truss is engineered and factory-built, so the load is carried the same way every time.

Pros: Most affordable and quickest to build, engineered for even, predictable strength, and gives you a clean flat ceiling that's plenty tough for shops, garages and storage.

Cons: The webbing fills the space overhead, so there's no usable attic or loft — and the flat ceiling can feel lower and more 'barn-like' than a vault.

Best for: Equipment storage, workshops and garages where you just need a solid, no-frills roof and won't be using the space above.

Scissor Truss

Instead of running flat, the bottom chord slopes upward, opening the room into a cathedral-style vaulted ceiling. The whole building instantly feels bigger, brighter and more finished.

Pros: Dramatic vaulted ceiling and a far more open, premium feel; makes a plain box read like a finished space; strong resale appeal.

Cons: Costs more than a flat truss (heavier chords and engineering), and you give up the flat overhead area you'd use for attic storage.

Best for: Anyone who wants the space to feel like more than a barn — living quarters, finished shops, hobby and event spaces.

Attic Truss

Engineered with a reinforced bottom chord that doubles as a floor system, the attic truss builds a real, usable room right into your roofline — essentially a second story with no added footprint.

Pros: The most usable square footage of any option — a finished or storage loft on the same slab; engineered floor for real live loads; far cheaper to build in now than to add later.

Cons: Higher upfront cost than a flat or scissor truss, and you'll want to plan stair or ladder access and the added roof height from the start.

Best for: Owners who want storage, an office, a bunk room or a shop loft overhead — the upgrade most folks wish they'd chosen.

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Open Rafters

Open rafter pole barn diagram showing full open height with no bottom chord

Pros: Maximum open height with nothing overhead; a dramatic, fully open peak; custom craftsmanship for a true statement space.

Cons: The most labor and cost of the four; site-built so it's slower; without careful engineering it can deflect more than a factory truss, and there's no flat ceiling.

Best for: Equipment storage, workshops and garages where you just need a solid, no-frills roof and won't be using the space above.

Local Quality You Can Trust!

Amish-built pole barn trusses made right here in Ohio showcase generations of Midwest craftsmanship. Meticulously cut and assembled by skilled hands, these trusses are designed for long-lasting performance—built to withstand heavy snow loads, high winds, and years of use with minimal maintenance. Practical, functional, and crafted with attention to detail, Ohio-made Amish trusses are an excellent choice for agricultural, equestrian, and storage buildings and can be customized in size and spacing to meet the specific needs of your project.