The approval and implementation of new standards in 2002 from the Truss Plate Institute.
Technical Information
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In some instances, a builder may wish to use a perimeter concrete wall as a foundation wall for a post-frame 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 2×4: It’s everywhere and we use it all the time; however, not all are created equal.
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The galvanic scale may be the beginning, but far from the end in many common applications.
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This technical bulletin about metal fastener compatibility was published by the Metal Construction Association and is republished with permission.
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There’s nothing unnatural about the harsh nature of animal confines — but it is destructive.
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FILC, the makers of Dr!pStop, tested the product to gauge the benefits of using it in an animal confinement setting. Here’s a summary of the test.
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To guarantee quality in your post-frame construction, the devil is in the details. The use of nails vs. screws in your pole barn building is a perfect example
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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.