Category: Trusses & Connectors
FastenMaster TrussBrace: Post-Frame Truss Framing Products
Learn about FastenMaster, which makes fasteners and truss products including the TrussBrace for post-frame buildings.
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A Powerful Connection: Truss Connection Plate Info & Tips
By Sean Shields Trusses are incredibly efficient structural framing elements. By using a series of...
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An Insight on Lifting Trusses with Cranes
By Anthony Brass Lifting trusses into place comes with a unique set of challenges. The proper...
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TPI Opens Public Review for Metal Plate-Wood Truss Revision
The Truss Plate Institute (TPI) announced the opening of a Public Review & Comment period for...
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The Best Truss-to-Post Connections
by Sean Shields This article series has been focused on installation best practices as it pertains...
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Focus On The Permanent
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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Diagonal Truss Bracing
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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Trusses Damaged? Here’s What To Do
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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Long-Span Trusses Spaced More Than 2’ OC Need Additional Support
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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Bracing during long-span truss installation
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.
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Truss Design: Wind Load & Uplift
What your truss designers need to know By Sean Shields, SBCA A little bit of wind is a good thing....
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How to safely hoist long-span trusses
Sean Shields of the Structural Building Components Association reports on proper equipment and technique for hoisting long-span trusses.
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