This type of roof trusses is mainly used to gain extra space inside the attics or for buildings with insufficient interior height. The lower sole (ceiling of the room) can have various shapes: sloping, sloping and straight ceiling or even semi-curved (dome). It is suitable for various types of projects, from wooden houses or commercial spaces, to halls and storage spaces lower ceiling hight. 

The production and assembly of scissor trusses requires very little time compared to a classic system, which usually requires supporting posts in between . Scissor roof trusses are assembled on the walls of the top floor and do not need another support point inside the room.