long-span trusses

by Sean Shields This article series has been focused on installation best practices as…

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.

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.

Sean Shields of the Structural Building Components Association reports on proper equipment and technique for hoisting long-span trusses.

Best practices for handling trusses on the job site By Sean Shields, With Contributions…