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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Differential Deflection Recommendations DG No. 2505
When a load is applied to a truss it will deflect. The degree to which the truss deflects is a function of the trusses’ geometry, material properties, span, and applied load. The building code provides deflection limits for individual trusses.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Deflection Limits for Floor Trusses DG No. 2503
Deflection is an important criterion when designing floor trusses. There are circumstances when the deflection requirements for a specific structure that utilizes trusses as structural members are questioned.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Use of Cantilevered Sill Plates with Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses to Align with Varying Thicknesses of Exterior Sheathing DG No. 2504
In certain conditions continuous insulation is installed on the outside of a foundation wall or monolithic downturned slab.
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Monday, August 4, 2025
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DG No. 2401 Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Quality and Inspection Requirement Recommendations
This document summarizes the inspection and quality requirements in the IRC, IBC, and ANSI/TPI 1.
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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