Wendy Boyd

How Do We Ensure an Installation of Spida Machinery Goes Well?

Wendy Boyd

Let’s talk about the most recent installation of a full frame line for Spida Machinery in Pennsylvania. After working alongside the management of the Truss and Panel plant in PA for quite some time – initially talking about their wish list, moving through to budgets and capex,...

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March 2024
Issue #16296
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Glenn Traylor

What is the Best Way to Handle Defects Under the Plated Area?

Glenn Traylor

Everyone who uses lumber in trusses understands that defects in lumber can impact truss performance in different ways. Some defects are not important but others will affect truss performance and can even cause truss failure. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] In the first photo,...

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March 2024
Issue #16296
Page 35
Ed Serrano

Focusing on Safety with Vekta and Dahlsens

Ed Serrano

One of the central goals of the frame and truss sector is that everyone goes home safely every day. And while the Razer has been designed from the initial engineering stage with safety at the forefront, some customers, like Dahlsens, require more stringent safety aspects, so we customize...

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March 2024
Issue #16296
Page 50
Madison Stephens

AWC Releases New Wood Design Standards

Madison Stephens

The American Wood Council (AWC) released its three new 2024 wood design standards: the National Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS®), Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction (FDS). These...

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February 2024
Issue #16295
Page 90
MiTek Staff

Floor Truss Splicing

MiTek Staff

A splice is the point where two chord members are joined together by a metal connector plate to form a single member. It can occur at a panel point or between panel points depending on the specific design of the truss and the preferences of the truss manufacturer. While the program checks all...

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January 2024
Issue #16294
Page 94
Anna Stamm

Advertiser Forum: When I Grow Up

Anna Stamm

 . . . I wanna be a fireman! That’s not a declaration I ever said when I was little. But lately, I’m wishing I had considered it way back then. I’ve just discovered Chicago Fire in syndication, and it has me thinking that being a firefighter would be awesome. But, because...

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November 2023
Issue #15292
Page 6
Glenn Traylor

Why is the Gaps Limitation So Important to Truss Fabrication?

Glenn Traylor

ANSI/TPI 1 is a practical guide to manufacturing metal plate connected wood truss. It considers rational expectations and reasonable manufacturing capabilities that help ensure a sound product. Due to the nature of wood, cutting equipment and processes gaps do occur. These gaps can cause...

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August 2023
Issue #15289
Page 35
Geordie Secord

Design Connections: At the Intersection of Reality and the Codes

Geordie Secord

As I approach four decades in this industry (!), the list of building code and design requirements that seem odd to me continues to grow. I am the first to acknowledge that the primary goal in designing a home is, and should be, occupant safety. But there are some requirements and...

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August 2023
Issue #15289
Page 84
Geordie Secord

Design Connections: Reducing the Risk of Truss Collapse

Geordie Secord

Last month’s article, Preventing Truss Collapses, talks about some of the job site mistakes that can lead to truss collapses. I have no scientific data to back this up, but it is my belief that all truss collapses could be prevented by following proper lifting methods and bracing of the...

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July 2023
Issue #15288
Page 84
Glenn Traylor

Are You Providing Enough Information to Avert Failures?

Glenn Traylor

Recently, when a building owner started getting leaks in the roof and noticed unusual variations in the ceiling, I was asked to do an inspection to determine the best way to correct a deflection problem. Upon inspection, it was very evident that the roof trusses had not been installed correctly...

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June 2023
Issue #15287
Page 37
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