We offer a variety of options for floor
truss design to make building easier and more efficient. Depending on
the load the floor is the carry, floor trusses commonly are build in
depths from 12” to 24” and commonly are installed 12” to 24” on
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Floor
trusses can often be designed to clear span distances greater than those
available with solid joist systems. This allows larger open spaces and
reduces or eliminates the need for bearing walls or beams. |
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| Floor
trusses can be produced to provide a mechanical chase. Often the chase
width can be designed to allow HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
contractors to install their services within the truss depth. |
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We provide trusses
with a variety of end conditions to meet our customers’ different
bearing needs. Bottom chord bearing trusses are marked with bearing
tags for easy placement. Proper installation of floor trusses may
require placing strong backs within the truss depth to tie the trusses
together. The spacing and location of strong backs may vary from job to
job depending on the jobs conditions. |
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| Top chord
bearing trusses can be used when a customer wishes to recess beam into
the floor. The availability of this option varies from job to job. |
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Floor
girders are specialized trusses designed to carry other loads where
bearing points are not available. As part of our engineering process,
API determines the load on the girder and the needed hanger connectors.
If the load requires a multiple ply truss, API connects the plies at our
plant. |
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they leave our factory, floor trusses are labeled with a truss
identifier and are banded for handling and shipping. A packet including
truss drawing, a placement diagram and placement instructions are
delivered to the job-site with the trusses. |
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