Roofs framed with trusses are engineered systems that demand careful installation and bracing. Any changes in bearing or loading to the original plan, or any field modifications to trusses, needs an engineer's approval.
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In this JLC classic from our archives, a California production framer shows how... More
After a visit from OSHA, a design-build contractor learns how to do things by the... More
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On-the-ground layout and efficient use of a crane enable these Rhode Island builders to place, brace, and sheathe a truss roof in one day. More
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Work continues on the high-performance Maine ski lodge addition under construction... More
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