Permanent lateral bracing, as may be required by truss design to reduce the buckling length of individual truss members, is part of the wood truss design and is the only bracing specified on the design drawing. this bracing must be sufficiently anchored or restrained by diagonal bracing to prevent its movement.. Wood trusses connected with metal plates enjoy an outstanding record of more than 35 years of proven performance and durability. state of the art truss design software allows manufacturers to design them to be: � hurricane-resistant, and/or � withstand heavy snow loads, and/or � support storage areas above the ceiling.. The purpose of this informational guide is to provide awareness to the fire service on the types of wood trusses and how they are used in the construction of residential buildings..
This design manual is intended as a guide to building professionals for suggested uses of trussteel trusses. the building code of jurisdiction and a truss design professional should be consulted before incorporating information from this publication into any plan or structure.. About the truss design drawings, truss placement plans, and all notes and cautions thereon. *reprinted from the �commentary & recommendation for handling, installing & bracing, metal plate connected wood trusses, hib-91�, by permission of truss plate institute, inc. 4 storage trusses should be stored in a stable position to prevent toppling. Successful metal-plate-connected wood truss design projects require careful attention to detail from building team members. working with the manufacturer and following directions and blueprints carefully can improve these truss design projects. it is also important to pay attention to the details..
