Several of the three-minute videos in this library are separated into two audience categories: “builder customer” and “framer customer.” The code required to embed the video on your company’s website is provided with each video below. Review the Toolbox Guidance Documents to explore how these videos can be used to promote specific products or your overall marketing campaign in conjunction with other CM Toolbox materials.
DuPont Tyvek Protec roofing underlayments offer 3 synthetic products with increasing quality to fit your roofing project.
The EPA is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its new Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals to advise the EPA on risk assessments and TSCA implementation.
GMS Inc., a leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard and suspended ceiling systems, announced today its acquisition of United Building Materials, Inc. and United Construction Products, Inc.
NAHB's analysis of PPI data shows material costs in the homebuilding industry are down.
Recent ICC testimony from the AWC and the fire service appear to cotradict each other when it comes to expected 2x10 performance.
Learn more about SBCA's educational resources including Business Solutions Groups, Podcasts, Technical FAQs and Webinars and more.
BCSI is the truss industry's guide for jobsite safety and truss performance that includes the most current information regarding the handling, installation, restraining and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses.
The BCSI B-Series Summary Sheets summarize each of the chapters of the BCSI book. Focusing on key issues related to handling, installing and bracing components, Summary Sheets are ideal for:
- Jobsite Packages
- Handouts for educational presentations
- Project meetings
SBCA desires to promote the safe, economic, and structurally sound use of structural building components. Through this, SBCA is committed to providing the construction industry and fire service with accurate information regarding the use of metal plate connected wood trusses.
SBCA’s QC Committee and Board have undertaken a critical industry project entitled Digital QC and SBCRI’s 3rd Party Digital QA, which defines a quick and accurate method for component manufacturers to evaluate the quality of a truss anywhere and at any time.
A list of common terminology used in the industry.
Educate your customers and protect your business with best practice information regarding handling and installing components.
The following resources are for specifying metal plate connected wood trusses:
Truss manufacturing uses structural grades of 2x_ dimension lumber that is either visually graded or machine graded. The species of lumber used by a truss manufacturing operation is based on what is readily available in the regional market. In general, southeastern U.S. truss manufacturers often use Southern Pine; western manufacturers use Douglas Fir, Larch and Hemlock Fir; and northern manufacturers use Spruce-Pine-Fir.