Mid-America
Trusses Save Money
Because
costs are known in advance, there's no guesswork. Your site erection
time is greatly reduced and dollar losses from jobsite material
shortages and pilferage are eliminated.
Mid-America
Trusses Are Reliable
Every
Mid-America truss has been individually designed specifically for
your unique application. All trusses are computer designed using
Mitek 2000 truss design software.
Mid-America
Trusses Are Versatile
Mid-America
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 roof and floor
construction and rapid erection.
Truss
Ordering Guidelines
Things To Specify
(See Diagram below for Reference)
- SPAN -
the length of the bottom chord.
- OVERHANG
LENGTH - the horizontal length from the end of the bottom chord
to the bottom edge of the top chord.
- HOW MANY
trusses you need can be easily determined as they are usually
spaced 24" on center (O.C.), but may be designed on other spacing
as required.
- DESIGN
LOAD - the sum of the live and dead loads for top and bottom
chords, plus the allowable stress increase.
- ROOF SLOPE
- the vertical rise inches per 12 inch horizontal · run.
- Specify
TYPE OF TRUSS by indicating the truss configuration desired,
such as kingpost, howe, scissor, etc.
- For SPECIAL
TRUSS TYPES specify all dimensions, cantilevers, etc.
- CONTACT
US for further information or questions that may arise as you
plan your project.
Handling,
Installation, And Bracing
It
is the responsibility of the installer to select the most suitable
method and sequence of installation available to him which is consistent
with the owner's (architectural) plans and specifications and other
such information which may be furnished to him. Trusses may be installed
either by hand or by mechanical means. The method generally depends
upon the span of the trusses and their installed height above grade.
The installer should be knowledgeable about the truss design drawings,
truss placement plans, and all notes and cautions thereon.
Temporary
Bracing
Temporary
or installation bracing is the responsibility of the installer.
Temporary bracing should remain in place as long as necessary for
the safe and acceptable completion if the roof or floor and may
remain in place after permanent bracing is installed.
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