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 Benefits of Truss Systems

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The Designer:

  • Greater flexibility to use open spans.
  • Consultation available in the planning and preliminary design stage to optimize design efficiency.
  • Liability reduction, due to proper design and analysis of building structural components.
  • Less problems routing ducts, plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Design acceptance of code and building agencies.

 

The Builder:

  • Better plan flexibility and use of space.
  • Fewer call backs due to structural problems.
  • Less pilferage at the job site.
  • Better framing crew and subcontractor utilization.
  • Reduced waste and waste removal costs.
  • Substantial increase in total volume output resulting in better bottom line.
  • Less exposure to builders' risk, workers compensation and liability insurance costs due to shorter framing time.
  • Better jobsite quality and appearance of structure.
  • More satisfied homeowner.

 

The Framing Crew:

  • Crew cut and build up time eliminated.
  • Shorter framing time - increased total output.
  • Less insurance expense on job due to shorter framing time.
  • Reduced chance of structural problems and thus fewer call backs and expensive repairs.
  • High degree of quality construction achieved through use of components cut with computerized precision and assembled in precision jigs.
  • Less clean-up and waste removal required.

 

The Homeowner:

  • Greater structural strength.
  • Engineered components are custom designed for your home.
  • Reduced chance of future structural problems.
  • Structural systems that are in code compliance whether your home is inspected or not.
  • Greater flexibility in the design of open rooms to optimize space.
  • Environmentally responsible - uses substantially less material than conventional construction.
Portions of the above information were excerpted from a Framing the American Dream® brochure, courtesy of WTCA--Representing the Structural Building Components Industry.
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