Long span trusses, (i.e. trusses with clear spans 60' or greater), can pose significant risk to installers. The dimensions and weight of a long span truss can create instability, buckling and collapse of one or many trusses, if not handled, installed, restrained and braced properly. As such, long span trusses require more detailed safety and handling measures than shorter span trusses. This research report provides guidelines for proper handling and installation of long span trusses – both wood and cold-formed steel.
This legacy SBCA Research Report represents information and code requirements current as of the publication date shown. However, codes and standards change periodically. The user is encouraged to verify the referenced information is still current and conforms to current code requirements.
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