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Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) products are permitted by code in certain situations where a fire resistance rating is required.
In 2007, SBC Magazine highlighted the projects of M-Truss & Components in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the steel framed house above. A decade later, companies like Cascade Mfg Co in Cascade, Iowa continue to find design professionals with great interest in steel components.
Meet SBCA Emerging Leader Jared Dix of Apex Truss in Warsaw, Virginia.
The BC beetle kill means changes are on the horizon for lumber harvesting, processing and pricing.
Innovative thinking and careful construction allowed Truss Craft to give a condemned structure new life.
Remembering Abner Yoder, the founder of Stark Truss
Corrosion resistance is critical to ensuring connector plates hold up in adverse environments.
Ready access to expertise is the biggest value you get out of being a member of SBCA. You’re just a click, call or meeting away from a lot of knowledge on the majority of topics your business addresses on a daily basis.
Do all the builders, contractors, framers, fire officials, building inspectors and lawmakers in your market understand what makes your products so great? Do they know why using components is the best way to frame? If you’re answering “no” (which is very likely), it’s time for a tour.
High temperatures and humidity combined with heavy physical labor can lead to serious illness and even death. Without proper hydration and rest in the shade, your body temperature can rise to unsafe levels and cause heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Prevent heat illness by keeping four simple things in mind: Water. Rest. Shade. Watch.
The potential for extensive damage during a fire event is greatest when a building is under construction because it is largely unprotected.