ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 covers quality standards for the manufacture of metal plate connected wood trusses. It requires the use of a manufacturing quality assurance procedure, and period auditing by an approved inspection agency where required by local jurisdiction.
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Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing roof trusses completes the task of framing a building’s roof in less time, requires less framer skill and experience and ultimately results in a roof that enables more open and flexible floor plans. SBCA, with the help of its members, has developed a wide variety of resources and tools to help component manufacturers design, build and deliver high quality roof trusses to their customers.
Controlling sound transmission in buildings through wall, floor and ceiling assemblies is important for the comfort level and enjoyment of building occupants as they live, work and play in these buildings. Sound can come from a variety of sources: both internal to the building and environmental noise from the surrounding areas. The resources below explain how sound transmission is measured, and describe assemblies and other methods to limit noise transmission in buildings using components.
Floor systems in student housing face a very real threat: parties.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that suicides are rising among the whole population, with male construction workers having the highest rate of suicide in the U.S. Dr. Debra Houry, director of CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, points out that increasing suicide rates is a concerning trend that impacts the American workforce. “Knowing who is at greater risk for suicide can help save lives through focused prevention efforts,” says Dr. Houry.
During component installation, temporary restraint/bracing provides stability against unintended movement or loading prior to the application of exterior sheathing. Structural components are designed to withstand loading conditions over the course of the life of the structure under normal use conditions. However, during construction, insufficient temporary restraint/bracing may lead instability and even collapse under certain conditions such as high winds or seismic events. The resources below provide guidance on issues pertaining to the application of temporary restraint/bracing.
A truss may need to be modified or repaired due to accidental damage, holes or notches made by trades, errors in design or manufacturing, or a change requested by the customer. Trusses are typically designed for a specific application. Therefore, truss repairs or modifications must be analyzed on a case by case basis.
Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing wall panels completes the task of framing a building’s walls in less time, requires less framer skill and experience and ultimately results in a more reliable building envelope. SBCA, with the help of its members, has developed a wide variety of resources and tools to help component manufacturers design, build and deliver high quality wall panels to their customers.