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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Fire Damage Assessment TF No. 1030
How do you evaluate whether a metal plate connected truss is still usable after exposure to fire? Are there any recommended tests?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Sprinkler Loading TF No. 1029
Does the NFPA sprinkler standard address sprinkler loading? If so, how and where do I buy it? What other information do you have on sprinkler loading?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Vent Sizes TF No. 1028
I have mono trusses on either side of a firewall. I have the fire rating/wall material between them. Can I place a ridge vent above these two? Or should I use vents? How do I calculate the appropriate vent sizes and styles?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Post Fire Retardant Treatment TF No. 1027
Is a Class A fire rating (provided by our liquid spray-on fire retardant) acceptable in certain situations?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Charring of Trusses TF No. 1026
Our home caught fire last month and burned partly through a tongue and groove ceiling to the trusses. Some are charred. Our contractor did a moisture meter test.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Industry Standard Responsibilities TF No. 1025
What is the industry standard for ordering residential roof truss systems: Should the general contractor/builder field measure before ordering trusses or should he rely on the blueprint?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Liability Issues with LVL Beams TF No. 1024
We have been specifying laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams for some time now. The plans usually state, “Beam to be engineered and supplied by truss manufacturer.” What kind of liability issues do I need to watch out for?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Sealed Placement Plans TF No. 1023
Is it the responsibility of the truss manufacturer to provide a sealed layout drawing for roof trusses?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Responsibility of Snow Drift Load Calculations TF No. 1022
Is the truss designer or the building designer responsible for calculating snow drift loads on a roof system?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Truss Technician Requirements Definition TF No. 1021
What are the qualifications (if any) required to be considered a truss technician?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Responsibility for Multi Ply Girder Truss Assembly TF No. 1020
I am reviewing a truss package that includes multi-ply trusses. Where do I find the requirements for the attachment of the individual trusses to each other (nails and/or bolts)?
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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