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Article
2010 March
- The IRC requires vertical joints in braced wall panel sheathing to be connected to a common stud.
- SBCA has submitted a code change proposal that would allow a wall panels designed to the IRC to be built with the sheathing flush at the edges.
- The proposal will be heard at the May 2010 ICC Final Action Hearings.
Article
2010 Jan/Feb
- The wall panel business is completely different than trusses and has a learning curve.
- Before you start a panel operation, talk to panel manufacturers for specific tips.
- Make sure you compare the cost of labor for stick framed walls in your market to your own labor and overhead costs.
Article
2009 November
- The 2009 IRC contains new provisions in Section R602.10.6 to use blocking for connecting braced wall panels to floor truss and roof framing applications.
- Lateral load can be transferred from bottom chord bearing floor trusses is by attaching wood structural panel wall sheathing to the ends of the trusses, ribbon board, and the top plate of the wall below.
- Section R602.10.6 also includes prescriptive blocking provisions for roof trusses of varying heel heights for seismic design categories and wind speeds.
- Component manufacturers can reduce waste
Article
2009 Jan/Feb
- Continuous studs are required to eliminate hinge points in gable end walls per the 2009 IRC.
- The “all walls” language has been clarified by allowing mixing of braced wall methods.
- The wall bracing section of the 2009 IRC has been extensively rewritten and reorganized.
Article
2008 August
- Identify primary and secondary customers, most likely the general and framer.
- Some framers have the perception that panelizers are taking work from them, when in reality panels give them the ability to do more work because of decreased cycle times.
- Long-term marketing of wall panel products is best accomplished with comparisons of on-site versus off-site framing cycle times.
Article
2008 June/July
- Deltec Homes, Inc. has a strong commitment to delivering a quality energy efficient home to its customers while lessening its environmental impact.
- With almost 300 photovoltaic solar panels its roof, Deltec produces 66,000 kW-hr each year.
- The company replaced all light fixtures with energy efficient fluorescent lighting to cut down on energy costs.
- CEO David Hall said focusing on environmental stewardship has met customers’ needs and made the company more profitable.
Article
2008 June/July
- When doing a material take-off for wall panels, identify the different wall types for each level.
- Wall panel manufacturers should have a pricing method that accounts for direct labor costs and plant overhead costs before adding a material markup and profit margin.
Article
2008 May
- Quality assurance is process oriented while quality control is product oriented.
- Essentially, QA/QC is a proactive effort to protect and sustain your company name, your company products, and your company profit margins. Think of a QA/QC program as a firewall against defects.
- You can begin by establishing “Perfor-mance Criteria” required by each department to complete a given task.
Article
2008 April
- Appraising the performance of new hires is helpful in determining whether that person is a good fit for your operation.
- Your hiring process should balance securing the right amount of labor and finding the right worker for a particular job.
Article
2008 March
- When laying out a new plant, consider workstation activities, space requirements and production material flow.
- When designing a production line for the first time, think about the advantages and disadvantages of long lines versus short lines.
- A combination of the batch and just-in-time production systems is ideal for new start-ups.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- This issue focuses on wall panel manufacturing. Turn to pages 20, 32 and 36 for wall panel-related articles.
- Two industry moguls leave the industry in 2008; check out their stories starting on page 44.
- Find out what’s going on inside SBCRI on page 42.
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
- A professional business plan is the first step to the long-term success of a wall panel plant.
- The business plan should be a fluid document that is modified often.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Wall panel manufacturers, equipment and education had a big presence at BCMC 2007.
- Demonstrating the cost savings and increased efficiency of using panels is how one manufacturer sells builders on the product.
- By viewing every aspect of his operation through the eyes of his customers, one manufacturer has discovered the key of wall panel success.
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 Jan/feb
- WTCA’s newest chapter is made up of Canadian manufacturers and their suppliers.
- While legislation and building code interpretations differ, trusses and wall panels are designed and manufactured similarly in both the U.S. and Canada.
- Many Canada Chapter members see the benefits of leveraging the programs and work already created by WTCA.
- The chapter’s first project is creating English/French versions of the BCSI documents, which currently exist in an English/Spanish format.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Wall panel technology has come a long way since the 1960s.
- It is important for all component manufacturers to have basic knowledge of wall panels.
- WTCA offers various resources to help educate the industry about wall panels.
Article
2008 Jan/feb
- Using different wall bracing methods on the same structure is often acceptable.
- The IRC recognizes eleven total methods for providing wall bracing.
- The continuous wood structural panel sheathing section of the code has caused confusion in terms of whether other bracing methods can be used with it.
Article
2007 December
- A bill was repealed in 1997 that allowed Caltrans to issue permits for transporting wall panels stacked horizontally.
- A coalition of CalESCA members, building contractors and homebuilders rallied to restore the bill that would allow wall panels to be hauled horizontally.
- In October 2007, AB 1612 was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Article
2007 December
- Solar panels—devices that convert solar energy into electricity or heat—are often installed in trussed and conventionally framed roofs.
- To determine if a truss can withstand the load of a solar panel, add the value of the panel to the maximum top chord dead load capacity.
- If a panel can be applied to a conventionally framed roof with the same design load capacity as a truss system, the application should also work in the trussed roof.
Article
2007 Sept/Oct
- The Extreme build helped Northeast Panel & Truss dispel misconceptions about wall panels and led their builder customer to embrace the product.
- The experience convinced Amedore Homes that wall panels are quality products that are also efficient and economical.
- The project couldn’t have been completed in the given timeframe without the use of wall panels, roof truss and floor trusses.
Article
2007 Sept/Oct
- Cold-formed steel is gaining respect and popularity in the industry thanks to challenging design projects and diverse construction applications.
- M-Truss worked on a luxury condominium project in Las Vegas that called for steel radius trusses and radius wall panels.
- Companies like M-Truss have been successful by demonstrating the bottom line savings of cold-formed steel in the ease of installation and reduced labor costs.
Article
2007 Sept/Oct
- Brand your company as "The Solution" for all of your customers’ needs.
- If you offer wall panels, engineered wood products, steel trusses, and turnkey labor, or engineering design services in addition to wood trusses, be sure to market them.
- Work with the design and specifier community to help streamline the front end of the construction process and value-engineer structures.
Article
2007 August
- There are 12 educational sessions for attendees to choose from.
- Session themes include design, steel, wall panels, self-improvement, personnel and accident investigation.
- Early-bird registration deadline is August 25, so register now!
Article
2007 August
- Southern Components, Inc. donated the first known set of cold-formed steel components for an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project.
- An insulated foam product was used in the home’s steel wall panels.
- SCI worked with a new builder customer on this project, and hopes to do more business with them the future.
Article
2007 March
- A big part of personnel management is learning how to deal with all different personalities—even the difficult ones.
- Find out how Northeast Panel & Truss teamed up with OSHA to improve their safety record.
- Learn about automated saws that are designed with your safety in mind.
- Read about a charter high school in Ohio that rehabilitates troubled teens by teaching them how to design and build components.
Article
2007 March
- ISUS is an charter high school for troubled teens in Dayton, OH.
- The students learn traditional subjects as well as career skills they can use when they graduate.
- ISUS students are taught how to design and build wall panels, and also participate in on-site construction.
Article
2007 March
- In May 2004, Northeast Panel & Truss was in danger of being placed on OSHA’s Site Specific Targeting (SST) List.
- With the help of Ron Coons, the company pursued SHARP certification to clean up its safety record.
- Coons doesn’t believe there are any drawbacks to participating in SHARP.
- In May 2006, the company achieved SHARP certification and rewarded employees with a picnic.
Article
2007 Jan/Feb
- Look forward to improving economic conditions for the construction industry in 2007.
- Don’t miss wall panel manufacturing articles on pages 38 and 48.
- A new column, Build Strong Relation-ships, spotlights manufacturers forging new relationships with various professionals in the marketplace.
- WTCA-NY put together a productive day-long event to build relationships and provide education.