Floor Truss Information and Resources

floor trussFloor trusses are the solution to many floor framing challenges presented in today's complex and sophisticated building designs. In addition to the space allowed for mechanical and plumbing runs, floor trusses can reduce framing time, material waste and callbacks.

See the resources below for more information on how to specify, install and brace floor trusses.

Representative Span Tables

These span tables provide representative spans that are possible with 4x2 floor trusses at various truss depths, on-center spacing and deflection limitations.

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Floor Truss Fact Sheet

This document includes common installation details, span tables, and a time/material comparison between floor truss and stick frame construction.
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Floor Truss Jobsite Package

Provide important installation and safety information with every jobsite delivery. This economical, pre-assembled package consists of a cover sheet, TTB Checklist for Handling and Installing Trusses, and the B7 Summary Sheet.
BCSI-B7 Summary Sheet – Guide for Handling, Installing & Bracing of 3x2 & 4x2 Parallel Chord Trusses

It's important to observe good installation, restraint and bracing practices so floor systems are installed safely, successfully and offer long-term performance. This bilingual document summarizes Section B7 of the BCSI book.
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SBCA Load Guide

The SBCA Load Guide is designed to help users more easily understand, define and specify all the design loads applied to structural building components.
Floor Structural Details for CAD

Access free downloads of structural details for floor trusses. The files are in .DXF format so they can be edited or inserted directly into construction plans.
Specifying Trusses

This web page includes a truss specification, span charts and structural details for CAD.

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SCORE

This certification program comprised of SBCA programs to provide component manufacturers with methods to implement the industry’s best practices.
Framing the American Dream

Two identical 2,900 sq. ft. homes were built  – one conventionally framed, the other built with engineered components – to highlight the benefits of building with roof trusses, floor trusses and wall panels.