By Anthony Brass Lifting trusses into place comes with a unique set of challenges.…
Trusses
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The Truss Plate Institute (TPI) announced the opening of a Public Review & Comment…
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Included are suppliers and manufacturers that will be able to provide your business with…
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by Sean Shields This article series has been focused on installation best practices as…
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In the case of truss bracing and lateral restraint, there is a big difference between temporary bracing, which serves a useful purpose during installation, and permanent bracing, which serves a purpose throughout the life of the building.
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This article series has aimed to make clear metal-plate connected wood trusses are incredibly efficient at spanning large distances, but can buckle out of plane if not handled and braced properly during installation.
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The 40th Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) was held at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, October 4-8, 2021.
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Because every element is important, this article focuses on truss damage and best practices installers can follow to ensure damage to a truss element doesn’t become a significant issue.
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Individual long-span trusses are incredibly narrow in relation to their depth and span, making them susceptible to lateral bending that will cause the truss to twist and buckle.
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This article provides important guidance on setting the initial set of roof trusses and exploring why it is vital this first group of trusses is braced properly.