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Bracing provides stability against unintended movement or motion.
Temporary installation restraint/bracing consists of lateral restraint and diagonal bracing installed during construction for the purpose of holding trusses in their proper location.
Permanent bracing is intended to resist forces from gravity, wind seismic and other loads.
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SBCA - Arizona (SBCA-AZ)
c/o Bill Blades, Chapter President
Truss Fab, LLC
PO Box 848 • Glendale, AZ 85311-0848
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Article
2005 Jan/Feb
- Do you think that the monetary exchange rate does not affect you? Think again.
- A weak dollar makes truss and component exports more viable.
- A weak dollar causes less incentive to ship lumber from Canada to U.S. markets.
Article
2005 Jan/Feb
- The new Jobsite Package includes a general warning about the contents in both English and Spanish.
- The reverse side of the cover sheet also includes language from WTCA 4-2002 National Standard and Recommended Guidelines on Responsibilities for Construction Using Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses.
Article
2005 Jan/Feb
- WTCA is putting together a “Guide to Loading and Transporting Wood Trusses.”
- The greatest complication in shipping is that practically every state has its own oversize load regulations and permitting processes.
- The Federal Highway Administration sets size and weight limits allowable for commercial transport.
Article
2005 April
- There are a number of factors that contribute to the recidivism rate in the U.S.
- Stark and Bluegrass Truss battle the recidivism rate by providing felons with the support they need after leaving prison.
- Read the personal accounts of a number of former inmates who have found success on the outside.
Article
2005 May
- The IRC and IBC codes allow for buildings to be built based on specific rules.
- The use of trusses fit right into these prescriptive requirements.
- It is important to have an understanding of the prescriptive requirements so that one knows when the load paths become complex enough that a more detailed look at the flow of loads to the foundation is needed.
Article
2005 May
- The editorial focus of this issue is Design & Engineering Advancements.
- The market continues to drive component manufacturers to take on more building design functions.
- The truss manufacturing business is very challenging, yet has the ability to also be very rewarding through helping people and seeing the fruit of one’s labor.
Article
2005 May
- Four acres and a cloud of dust is an apt description of Idaho Truss.
- Some component manufacturers choose to embrace and not resist the whole building design concept.
- One major key to success with respect to whole building design is being compensated for building design and engineering work.
Article
2005 June/July
- WTCA has created a spreadsheet program that is essentially a comprehensive CODE CALCULATOR.
- The goal of TLG has been to provide a standardized format that can be used:
- To quickly and easily define the loads to be applied to trusses and structural building components.
- By jurisdictions that require loading summary pages to be produced as part of the construction project submittal process.
Article
2005 December
- Every step in the TTT recertification process is online.
- It’s good to offer options—anything that gives technicians real-world experience helps them in their profession and gives them greater exposure to the truss industry.
- Technicians up for recertification will be emailed starting this month. Technicians whose certification has already expired will also be notified by email.
Article
2006 Jan/Feb
- The founders of our industry are probably asking, “Where’s my truss industry?”
- We must continue to sell value in order to keep this industry strong.
- One of the only possible negatives to selling more engineering and integrated services is if component manufacturers begin to dilute the value of components by not “up-selling” the value provided.
Article
2006 March
- This issue of SBC Magazine is devoted to topics relating to personnel and safety.
- The cover story reveals what Casmin Inc., a Florida component manufacturer, did to make a major league turnaround in the company’s safety record.
- One feature article explores the "why" of the industry’s current shortage of skilled labor, for both truss plants and design departments.
Article
2006 April
- The future of the industry is cemented in the simple truth that by using trusses, manufacturers can design more complex roof lines than with stick framing.
- The industry is entrepreneurial.
- Past presidents noted the far-reaching effects that consolidation could have on the industry and its leadership.
- Development and involvement of leadership from the larger companies in the industry is essential.
Article
2006 May
- Toe-nailing has long been recognized in building codes as an acceptable means of attaching wood members to wood bearing walls.
- WTCA has submitted a code change proposal to the IRC regarding the truss-to-wall connection requirements.
Article
2006 May
- Most youth are unaware of careers in the truss manufacturing industry.
- Raising awareness about your company locally can bolster market share and promote employment opportunities.
- Consider becoming involved in builder trade shows and career expos to showcase products and employment opportunities.
Article
2006 June/July
- His prophecy was that the kind of automation we were involved in would make a world of difference in a truss plant when it came to employee morale and overall employee performance.
- When you install a new piece of equipment like an automated saw, your plant will perk up in ways you likely hadn’t anticipated.
Article
2007 June/July
- The Annual SBC Legislative Conference was a success, and is covered on page 26.
- Turn to page 52 to hear why the first Joint Legislative Conference was a huge accomplishment for WTCA and FBMA.
- Avoid falling victim to potential risks of selling turnkey by reading about the contract blunder of Perfecto Truss on page 60.
Article
2007 August
- Wood truss operations produce sawdust, which is a form of particulate matter often categorized with sawmills and furniture manufacturers.
- By quantifying the sawdust you actually produce, you can prove baghouse system requirements unnecessary.
- One method to determine quantity is to calculate a source’s potential to emit (PTE) with an emissions factor.
Article
2007 Sept/Oct
- Converting structural steel to its cold-formed steel equivalent showcases the flexibility, efficiency and cost saving benefits of the product.
- Steel truss component manufacturers will generally have a difficult time competing with a non-pitched bar joist product at wide on-center spacings.
- Schools and assisted living facilities are good candidates for conversion.
Article
2007 December
- With the advent of component saws, bow and crook suddenly became an issue.
- There’s only so much the saw manufacturers can do to compensate for crooked lumber.
- We’ve all likely witnessed the snail’s pace of a complicated truss setup on a manually jigged pressing table.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- WTCA is developing a quality control program for wall panels.
- WTCA Wall Panel QC is being modeled after the quality control panel for roof trusses, In-Plant WTCA QC.
- A group of beta testers is providing feedback as the program is developed.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Several testing stations were built inside of SBCRI since it opened in June 2007.
- Measuring the flow of loads through individual components and within a building system has been defined as the approach to most SBCRI industry testing.
- Preliminary industry testing projects have been conducted on roof trusses and wall panels.
Article
2008 March
- TruLine Truss had a positive experience when they participated in a voluntary state health and safety consultative service.
- The company saved $38,671 in fees and fines by inviting NCDOL inspectors into its plant for inspections.
- Getting involved in voluntary safety inspection programs can help companies avoid costly fines.
Article
2008 May
- Jerry Koskovich, an inventor of automated solutions for truss plants, retired from the industry this year.
- Koskovich’s first automated component saw was installed at Villaume Industries in 1985.
- Koskovich is grateful to many people in the industry and will continue to consult for The Koskovich Company.
Article
2008 August
- You can use a few simple talking points to explain the inherent “green” qualities of building components.
- The wood you purchase comes from one of the Earth’s most renewable resources—trees.
- Steel is the most recyclable material that exists; this includes everything from nails to connectors to cold-formed steel trusses to connector plates.
Article
2008 Sept/Oct
- A new booklet for handling, installing, restraining and bracing of cold-formed steel trusses is now available. \
- CFSBCSI is organized into six chapters, each of which exists separately as a Summary Sheets
- The CFS Jobsite Package is a graphical presentation of CFSBCSI concepts for ease of use in the field.
Article
2008 November
- A new booklet for handling, installing, restraining and bracing of cold-formed steel trusses is now available. \
- CFSBCSI is organized into six chapters, each of which exists separately as a Summary Sheets
- The CFS Jobsite Package is a graphical presentation of CFSBCSI concepts for ease of use in the field.
Article
2009 March
- Tri-County Truss decided to seek a special OSHA safety status by teaming up with a Washington state agency to make its operations safer.
- The company earned the VPP award in 2008 by empowering its workers.
- As part of the process, inspectors interviewed 45 employees at random behind closed doors about the company’s safety practices.
Article
2006 Sept/Oct
- These ratings are determined according to the ASTM E 119 test and designs documented by approved sources meet the requirements of the building code.
- A good place for a building designer to start is WTCA’s Fire & Wood Trusses web page: www.sbcindustry.com/fire.php.