by Sean Shields This article series has been focused on installation best practices as…
Sean Shields
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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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The January 2022 Edition of Frame Building News includes Frame Building Expo preview information.
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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.
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What your truss designers need to know By Sean Shields, SBCA A little bit…
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Sean Shields of the Structural Building Components Association reports on proper equipment and technique for hoisting long-span trusses.
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Successful long-span truss installation starts with a job site storage plan ■ By Sean…
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Best practices for handling trusses on the job site By Sean Shields, With Contributions…