Why use our wood trusses?

Contractors and builders know!Trusses

Contractors and builders know that a Lumber Specialties roof or floor truss system ensures quality and efficiency.

 

Trusses Save Money

Because costs are known in advance, there’s no guesswork.  Your site erection time is greatly reduced and dollar losses from job site material shortages and pilferage are eliminated.

Trusses Are Reliable 

Every Lumber Specialties truss has been individually designed and that design is checked and approved by certified engineers for structural adequacy.

Trusses Are Versatile!

Lumber Specialties trusses provide more design flexibility, inside and out, than conventional framing.  Offering numerous custom design options, our trusses present an economical and structurally superior method for rapid erection.

Advantages of trusses over conventional framing...

Architects and Developers:

  

Contractors/Builders:
  • Savings in design costs – one basic structural design for shell with minor floor plan variations.
  • Better project cost control, with component costs known in advance.
  • Better cash flow with earlier occupancy due to reduced on-site labor.
  • Faster shell completion time.
  • Using trusses of smaller dimension lumber, in place of beams and columns.
  • Greater flexibility in locating plumbing, duct work, and electrical wiring.
  • Floor plan freedom in locating interior partitions often without additional support required.

 

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  • Pre-determined, pre-engineered truss system.
  • Fewer pieces to handle and reduced installation time.
  • Wide 3 ½” nailing surface for easy floor deck application.
  • Eliminate notching and boring joists for electrical wiring and plumbing.
  • Floor trusses offer better availability and less in place cost than 2x8 or 2x10 joists.
  • Factory manufactured components to exact span requirements.
  • Reduced HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractor time on job.
  • No column pads to pour, no steel beams, and posts to place.
  • Job site material pilferage and cutting waste reduced.

 

Homeowner:

  • Lower construction costs.
  • Clear span flexibility.
  • More flexibility in architectural appearance and floor plans.
  • Easier remodeling possibilities in moving interior walls.