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esign loads are expressed in pounds per square foot. Determining the amount of snow pack for a given area, over a period of time, will in turn lead to a given "Snow Zone". Requirement for roof condition studies have proven that the greatest snow pack, in a given time frame, lays generally around the Great Lakes and as one moves away from the Great Lakes, the snow diminishes. The results end up as a "Required Snow Zone" as it relates to a building. Different states have different ideas as to how to handle these design factors. Snow Zones are expressed as 40#, 30#, 20#, etc. Snow loads will vary with building class or design and geographical location. To find out which zone you are working with, it is best to ask a building inspector, "What's required".

To understand roof and floor trusses, one must understand engineering and structural designs.

Live Loads/Snow Loads: Ground Snow Load: 70

General Class of Buildings: Class A -- (100 years) permanent structures with a high degree of hazard to life and property in case of failure. Example: High rise office buildings. Class B -- (50 years) permanent structures with human occupancy. Example: Dwellings, public buildings. Class C -- Structures having no human occupants. Example: Farm buildings for cattle or machinery. Snow loads can be presented in two different ways: Roof Snow Load and Ground Snow Load Note: Be sure to verify which loading method is being used. 60 42* 50 35* 40 28* 24.5* 21* 17.5* 35 30 25

Roof Snow Load: 49*

x 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7

* Assumed value Exposure factor Ce = 1.0 Thermal factor Ct = 1.0 Importance factor I = 1.0

Dead Loads: Weight of the truss, plywood, etc. This material is considered to be on the structure 24 hours a day, all year long. Dead load is calculated from the weight of the building materials supported by given structural members.
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WEIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-ROOF, CEILING, & FLOOR REQUIREMENTS
Refer to local building code for live load requirements.

COMPOSITION ROOFING 235 lb. shingles and paper...................2.5 psf 2-15 lb. and 1-90 lb.............................1.7 psf 3-15 lb. and 1-90 lb.............................2.2 psf 3-ply and gravel...................................5.6 psf 4-ply and gravel...................................6.0 psf ROOF SHEATHING 3/8 in. plywood....................................1.1 psf 1/2 in. plywood....................................1.5 psf 5/8 in. plywood....................................1.8 psf 3/4 in. plywood....................................2.3 psf 1-1/8 in. plywood.................................3.4 psf 1 in. sheathing (nominal)......................2.3 psf 2 in. decking.........................................4.3 psf MISCELLANEOUS DECKING MATERIALS Tectum.........................(1 in. thick)......2.0 psf Insulrock......................(1 in. thick)......2.7 psf Poured gypsum.............(1 in. thick)......6.5 psf Vermiculite concrete.....(1 in. thick)......2.6 psf Corrugated galvanized steel 16 ga. ...................................................2.9 20 ga. ...................................................1.8 22 ga. ...................................................1.5 24 ga. ...................................................1.3 26 ga. ...................................................0.9 29 ga. ...................................................0.7 ROLL OR BATT INSULATION

SPRINKLING SYSTEM Without ceiling......................................1.0 psf With ceiling (be sure to add wt. of ceiling) ...1.5 psf CEILING Acoustical fiber tile...............................1.0 psf 1/2 in. gypsum board...........................2.0 psf 5/8 in. gypsum board...........................2.5 psf Plaster (1 in. thick)...............................8.0 psf Metal suspension system......................0.5 psf Wood suspension system......................2.0 psf FLOORS Hardwood (Nominal 1 in.).....................3.8 psf Concrete (1-1/2 in. thick) Regular...........................................17.5 psf Lightweight.....................................12.5 psf Linoleum or soft tile..............................1.5 psf 3/4 in. ceramic or quarry tile..............10.0 psf FRAMING MEMBERS (32 pcf)
Size 24 in. ctrs.

psf psf psf psf psf psf

2 2 2 2 2

x x x x x

4.........................1.4 plf..................0.7 psf 6.........................2.2 plf..................1.1 psf 8.........................2.9 plf..................1.5 psf 10.......................3.7 plf..................1.9 psf 12.......................4.4 plf..................2.2 psf

TRUSS WEIGHT (Approximate)

Top Bottom 24 in. ctrs.

Rock Wool.....................(1 in. thick)......0.2 psf Glass Wool....................(1 in. thick)......0.3 psf ALPOL..................................................0.1 psf RIGID INSULATION Temlock........................(1 in. thick)......1.2 psf Cork............................ (1 in. thick)......0.7 psf Gold Bond....................(1 in. thick)......1.5 psf Styrofoam.................... (1 in. thick)......0.2 psf Foamglass.....................(1 in. thick)......0.8 psf Rigid Fiberglass............(1 in. thick)......1.5 psf

2x4 2x6 2x6 2x8 2x8 2 x 10 2 x 10 2 x 12 2 x 12

2 x 4...........5.2 plf..................2.6 psf 2 x 4...........6.1 plf..................3.1 psf 2 x 6...........6.9 plf..................3.5 psf 2 x 6...........7.8 plf..................3.9 psf 2 x 8...........8.5 plf..................4.3 psf 2 x 8...........9.3 plf..................4.7 psf 2 x 10........10.0 plf..................5.2 psf 2 x 10........10.9 plf..................5.5 psf 2 x 12........11.6 plf..................5.8 psf

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We suggest the addition of 1.5 psf for miscellaneous dead loads.

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Bottom Chord: A horizontal or inclined (e.g., Scissors truss) member that establishes the lower edge of a truss, usually carrying combined tension and bending stresses. Butt Cut: Slight vertical cut at outside edge of truss bottom chord made to insure uniform nominal span. (Usually 1/4 inch.) Cantilever: The condition where both top and bottom chords extend beyond a support with no bearing at the extended end. Chase Opening: An open panel in a floor truss for the purpose of running utilities through it such as heating and air conditioning ducts. Clear Span: Horizontal distance between interior edges of supports. Concentrated Load: Superimposed load centered at a given point; (e.g., roof mounted air conditioners). Dead Load: Any permanent load such as the weight of the truss itself, purlins, sheathing, roofing, ceiling, etc. Deflection: Movement of a truss (when in place) due to dead and live loads. Design Loads: The dead and live loads which a truss is designed to support. Fascia: Trim board applied to ends of overhang. Heel: Point on a truss at which the top and bottom chords intersect. Heel Height: Height of truss at end of span (not including overhangs) =Plumb cut + Butt cut. Interior Bearing Truss: Truss with structural support in the interior truss span as well as at end points. Lateral Brace: A member placed and connected at right angles to a chord or web member of a truss, (three trusses continuous required). Live Load: Any loading which is not of a permanent nature, such as snow, wind, temporary construction loads, etc. Overhang: The extension of the top chord of a truss beyond the bearing support. Peak: Point on a truss where the sloped top chords meet. Plumb Cut: Top chord cut to provide for vertical (plumb) installation of fascia. Reaction: Total load transmitted to its support by a given truss. Sealed Drawings: Drawings prepared, checked, and/or approved by and having the seal of a registered professional architect or engineer. Slope: (Pitch) The inches of vertical rise in 12 inches of horizontal run for inclined members (generally expresses as 3/12, 4/12, 5/12, etc.). Square Cut: End of top chord cut perpendicular to the slope of member. Top Chord: An inclined or horizontal member that establishes the upper edge of a truss, usually carrying compression and bearing stresses. Uniform Load: A total load that is equally distributed over a given length, usually expressed in pounds per linear foot (PLF). Valley: A depression in a roof where two roof slopes meet. Webs: Members that join the top and bottom chords to form the triangular patterns that give truss action, usually carrying tension or compression stresses (no bending).
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Material, Roofing, Truss P.S.F. Dead Load

Rain, Wind, Snow, Ice - P.S.F. Live Load

Top Chord

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hink of trusses as the cap of any building. Trusses take the place of a hand frame rafter roof system and have specific engineering loads that a rafter system does not have. Trusses must rest on a true bearing. A valid bearing is one that starts below the frost line and is sized to support the roof loading required. A blue print will indicate each foundation footing location. Here in the Midwest, a frost line is considered to be 42" deep.

Truss

Bearing Wall

Bearing Wall

42"+

nce you establish your bearing walls: Outside to outside will be your truss span. The width of the plate the truss rests on will be 3-1/2 inches unless indicated differently. A minimum of 3-1/2 inches is the smallest ever recommended.The slope of the top or bottom chord is the "Rise Over Run" in inches. 4/12 is considered a standard.
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russes are engineered to meet desired loading and spacing requirements. Load and and spacing requirements will be determined by the local building official responsible for the inspection of the building. Trusses are designed using an engineering system that specifies lumber grades and plate sizes to be used when building the truss. Each piece of lumber and plate are considered component parts of the completed truss. None of these components can be damaged or modified in any way unless directed by a structural engineer. If a truss becomes damaged, or requires modification, a drawing showing an exact description of the truss and the damage or modification to it must be provided to the engineer who will work up a repair detail. The engineer will then work up a repair detail showing the exact steps required to repair the damaged truss. Note: The party responsible for the damage or modification required is responsible for the engineering fee, this is why it is very important for your yard associates and also your customer to inspect trusses as they are received to verify that no damage has been done at time of delivery.

HOW TO MATCH EXISTING TRUSSES

HEEL HEIGHT

Overall Height

HEEL HEIGHT

Overhang

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Overall Span

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WHY IS THE SIZE OF THE WALL IMPORTANT?

BEARING WALL SIZE

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3-1/2 SEAT CUT TO MATCH WALL

BEARING WALL

3-1/2 SEAT CUT DOES NOT MATCH 2x6 WALL (5-1/2 SEAT CUT WOULD NOT MATCH 2x4 WALL)

DROPPED END FRAMES

DROPPED END FRAMES DO NOT HAVE O.H.S.

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Pounds PSF will change with different zones and building codes or consumer wishes. Examples: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 40 30 20 40 24 32 24 L.L. 10 10 10 10 4 4 4 D.L. 10 10 10 5 1 1 5 D.L. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 60 50 40 55 29 37 33 TOTAL
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42# PSF 10# PSF 10# PSF 62#

DESIGNED LOADS ARE EXPRESSED AS FOLLOWS:

Live Load Top Chord Dead Load Top Chord Dead Load Bottom Chord Total Designed Load (L.L.) (D.L.) (D.L.) (TOTAL)

LADDER SET IS NAILED INTO COMMON TRUSS.

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TRUSSES
Prompt ship residential trusses: Prompt ship residential trusses of various types are ready for immediate shipment from MM Truss plant with no lead times. Midwest will maintain a perpetual inventory of standard issue trusses for all customers to draw on. Studded end frames: Each building has an end. An end frame will rest 100% on a bearing wall and is not designed to clear span. Regular studded end frames will consist of a top chord, bottom chord, and studs 24" on center. Gable overhangs are nailed to the side of the top chord with a fascia board attached. Common for a 1' gable overhang. Dropped ends have the top chord lowered to allow 2x4 or 2x6 framing (as specified on S.O. contract by customer) to pass over the top chord and attach to the first common truss that is back 2' from the dropped end. This allows for a greater gable overhang and is structurally sound. Cantilever Conditions: To accommodate design needs for level overhangs such as in patios, porches, entryways and other offsets in building elevations, the truss may be cantilevered. A cantilever occurs when the bearing falls inside the overall truss span. Variations of cantilever conditions may be achieved by use of methods available in the form of truss engineering. In ordering cantilevers, the cantilever dimension is the distance from the outside of the bearing wall to the end of the bottom chord at the scarf cut. (See A below.) The overhang is the horizontal distance from the bottom chord butt cut to the outside edge of the top chord. (See B below.) NOTE: By giving the dimension in (example C) the truss designer will not be able to make a determination of what the overhang or cantilever should be. This could cause an error to occur.

Right

Wrong
C

Cantilever Strut A
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THE PROPER WAY TO ORDER CANTILEVERED TRUSSES (ROOF AND FLOOR). ENTER IN THE SPAN, THE TOTAL SPAN OF THE TRUSS. THEN, LIST THE CANTILEVER AS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRUSS SPAN AND THE BEARINGS. (AS SHOWN BELOW)

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TRUSS
Load

TRUSS QUOTE REQUEST FORM

Qty 5

Span 30

Pitch

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6/12 40-10-10 Reg. w 4 cant one side

Type

Overhangs On Center Truss Plant Use Only 2 2

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TRUSSES
Energy Truss: This is a truss designed to allow greater insulation depths at the bearing point. It is normal to use different types to meet the insulation requirement. The customer is to specify the energy heel height desired. Scissor Truss: (Vaulted) A truss designed with a slope on the outside and inside. A building blue print may call for a vaulted ceiling over a given area. For design purposes, we recommend using half of the top slope of the top chord on the bottom chord. For a truss with a 4/12 top chord, we would recommend a 2/12 on the bottom chord. Normally, this is expressed as a 4 over a 2/12. Using half of the top slope will assure load factors will be maintained. Mono Truss: Used when adding on to an existing building. The highest point being at the existing wall. Hip Sets: A hip roof is one that slopes from all sides. The system consists of a girder truss (normal set back is 8'), corner girder, corner jacks, and end jacks. There will be step down trusses from the girder truss to the peak. At the peak, common trusses are used to complete the run. See hip set page of MM price book for an example. Valley Sets: Valley sets are used to form the ridge line and framing between the main and secondary roof structure, and can be common, dual pitch, or mono shaped in their design. Valley members may also be used for decorative gables, dormers, porches, etc. Flat top valley members are supplied when required for hip roof applications. Room-in-Attic: Trusses that have a room within the truss. This design is very hard to engineer, due to a rectangle within a triangle. To allow for a usable room size, the top chord slope gets quite steep. Caution on trucking.

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Ridge Line: The Ridge line on a hip set runs from the bearing corner to a point that is 1/2 of the span. A bearing wall that is 30 wide will have a ridge that meets 15 from the center point. This is true for all slopes. (Any time you have a 45 degree angle coming from a given base, the lines will intersect back 1/2 of the base.)
45 Base 30 45

15' 1/2 of Base

Beam/Girder Trusses: Beam trusses must be designed to span a given area with trusses coming in from the side and secured to the bottom chord. These may be 2 ply, 3 ply, or more depending on the load requirements. Beam trusses may also be designed to meet different bearing widths. 3-1/2 inch and 5-1/2 inch are minimum bearings. The girder truss is used to eliminate an interior load-bearing partition in L, T, U, and H-shaped houses by supporting the flush cut end of the main roof trusses at the intersection of the roofs.

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GIRDER TIE-IN-SPAN
WHAT IS TIE-IN-SPAN?
In order to properly load girder trusses we need to know the tie-in-span. The tie-in-span is the length (span) of the trusses the girder is supporting.

The tie-in-span of the example above is 20 0. This information is needed to process both quotes and orders.
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FLOOR TRUSSES: These trusses take the place of a floor joist system. Floor trusses offer the following advantages: 1. Reduced installation time. 2. Wide 3-1/2" nailing surface. 3. Plumbing / electrical placed inside webs. 4. Clear span basement with no beams or posts. 5. Lowers construction costs. 6. Ready to finish ceiling. -- and more -Standard design load is 55# PSF This is a recognized standard in all zones. This maybe greater, if desired, for special conditions. Your Midwest price book has a "Maximum" span chart for your use. The overall depth of a truss and space on center will vary depending on the span and load desired. Standard bottom chord bearing truss will have 2 vertical 2 x 4's. The outer 2 x 4 will be cut back 3-1/2 inches to allow for a 2 x 4 ribbon, tie in. A double notch is available upon request. 2x3 web trusses and metal web trusses are also available. Top chord bearing has a double 2 x 4 top chord that will rest on your sill plate. This truss can be ordered with a block attached to raise the truss end condition to a desired height. Top or bottom chord bearing are equally as good. In ordering floor trusses, it is recommended that you allow for the outside sheathing width by subtracting this space from the truss. On top chord bearing trusses you must subtract the wall width and allow an extra 1/4" on each side for clearance (bottom chord). The truss should not touch the inner wall. Trusses must move freely as loads change. Any openings, such as a stairway, can be worked around by installing a double truss on each side. In other words, you have established a beam truss on each side. It is also a good idea to have the heating & A.C. subcontractor verify duct clearance before ordering. Midwest Manufacturing may be able to accommodate special order custom sized duct runs.
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Large and odd sized trusses can be accommodated at MM Truss. They are generally designed & shipped in sections with special engineering that allow them to be assembled on site. Larger trusses that require a field splice will carry with them proper splice directions and materials to be used.

POST FRAME ROOF TRUSSES: Post frame is apart from conventional framing since it is of different design and use. This method is for ease of construction and is used for maintenance free, utility-type agricultural, residential, & commercial buildings. By using horizontal side and end girts and roof purlins, one can space the trusses to reduce the cost and still maintain design loads required. Common space of trusses will reach from 6', 8', 9', and in some cases, 10'. Post frame trusses are built using 2 x 6 or larger lumber. Several of our MM-Prompt ship Post Frame trusses have been designed to meet different loads at different spacings. The following page has a chart showing loads achieved at different spacings. Due to the fact that overhangs are added at the time of erection, trusses are built with a heel to be covered by siding. The heel height is determined by the angle of cut of the bottom and/or top chord. A standard heel is 7-7/8" in size. Spec. sheets for trusses will indicate the purlin spacing for the top chord. Top and bottom chord bracing (purlins) must be designed by the building designer who will determine size, orientation, etc... In this type of building it is common to have no ceiling and as a result, most trusses have no ceiling load designed in. If a ceiling is planned, the truss must have a bottom chord designed to carry the weight. Normal load is 5# PSF for a ceiling in a post frame designed truss. End frames for a post frame building should be supported by a post that is not more than 10 feet from another post. All door openings should have a post on each side, on end, or sidewalls.
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THE PROMPT SHIP TRUSSES SHOWN BELOW ARE DESIGNED TO CARRY A 35# LOAD AT 9 O.C. THEY CAN BE USED AT DIFFERENT SPACINGS TO ACHIEVE ADDITIONAL LOADING. USE THE CHART BELOW AS A GUIDE FOR OTHER LOADS.
SPAN 20 24 26 30 32 36 TRUSS SKU# 187-7397 187-7410 187-7436 187-7452 187-7368 187-7481 LOADINGS 4 O.C. 5 O.C. 6 O.C. 7 O.C. 8 O.C. 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 59# 55# 49# 45# 39# 9 O.C. 10 O.C. 35# 29# 35# 29# 35# 29# 35# 29# 35# 29# 35# 29# 35# 30 4 0 1 35# 29# 24 4 0 1 29#

40

187-7601
LIVE LOAD

TRUSSES OVER 36 REQUIRE JOBSITE DELIVERY

LLTC TOP CHORD DEAD LOAD DLTC TOP CHORD LIVE LOAD LLBC BOTTOM CHORD DEAD LOAD DLBC BOTTOM CHORD TOTAL LOAD

50 4 0 5 59#

50 4 0 1 55#

40 4 0 5 49#

40 4 0 1 45#

30 4 0 5 39#

TRUSS LAYOUT:
To assist in truss needs, one must understand truss layouts. It is best to work with grid paper. A truss layout is a great selling tool because the sales person and customer can see problems on paper, before construction begins. Page 17 is a standard plan. Use that page as a worksheet and draw in the roof system as you see it. Use a 4/12 slope with 2' O.H. The scale is 1/8" = 1'. Good Luck!!!
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16'

Vault

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Now that you have completed Drawing #1: Check against Drawing #2--Page 19. This is how I see it. The vault must end where the 16' room starts. On one end you need a cantilever truss. On Drawing #2--Label the trusses.

Drawing #3 shows how I labeled the trusses. Using your naming system, write down what you would order from the Truss Plant. Do this on scratch paper.

Compare your answers with Drawing #4.

Did you get them all correct?

If not, go back and correct your work.

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16'

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Drawing #3
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Drawing #4
A 0'
12 2 12 4

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7 Req 4/2/12 26' Scissors 2' O.H. one side

26'
12 4

2' B

B 2' 26'

2'
12 4

15 Req 4/12 26' Common 2' O.H. 2 Req end frame 4/12 26'

C 2' 22' 26'

12

C 2'

5 Req 4/12 26' Cant 4' one side 2' O.H.

2'

16'
12

D 2'

2 Req 4/12 1 end frame 16' 2' O.H.

16'

1 Req, 4/12, 16' Beam Truss w/ 26' Tie in 26'

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Drawing #5--this is the same building. This time, draw a hip roof system. Use 4/12, 2' O.H.

Problem: The vault is now "No Vault". (Very hard to vault a hip system). It can be done, but the cost is GREAT! Cantilever a hip is also very hard. Try to stay away from these conditions. In this case a header is recommended. Drawing #6 is how I see it. Compare your work to mine.

By "Getting Into" blue prints, they become easier and you will find yourself doing harder prints as time passes. Each print is a new ball game and you must follow each step on each print. A word of CAUTION: Do not read more than what you see. Keep in mind that you are an estimator only and not an engineer doing design work.

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16'

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} }

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Header by Others

28'

56'

16'

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CAMERAS

HAVE BEEN FURNISHED TO ALL

MENARDS CCS

DEPARTMENTS.

Following the guidelines in Policy and Procedure 16D, please photograph all blueprints and send them to Midwest Truss. This will result in the fastest turnaround time.

Quotes returned from MM Truss are spooled to the stores.

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If mailing, please send full size blueprints when possible. This saves time in designing the truss layout, verifying dimensions, and makes the truss quote more accurate.

Please E-Mail difficult house plans if possible, otherwise send through Inter-Company mail, dimensions do not fax legibly and dimensions cannot be scaled from fax copies.

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As we receive plans designed by these companies from the stores we add them to our library of plans. Before you E-Mail or send a set of plans designed by these companies, fax or call to see if we have the plan and/or quote on hand. Please use your Catalog. It contains many sku numbers that may note be easily found on the VDU. The catalog has many details and views that may help in explaining such things as hipsets and dropped ends to your guests.
The prices shown in your price book are list prices. Please make sure that all associates understand that the stores cost on list price items is found by multiplying by .FH. After achieving store cost add your mark-up.

MM Electronic Catalog

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2) OVERHANGS ON POST FRAME TRUSSES MAKE THEM MORE DIFFICULT TO TRANSPORT WITHOUT DAMAGING THE TRUSS.

1) OVERHANGS ON POST FRAME TRUSSES CAUSE EXTRA CUTTING AT SITE FOR FASCIA.

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PROBLEMS WITH OVERHANGS ON POST FRAME TRUSSES

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NAME_____________________ DATE__________ LOCATION____________________ 1. WHO DETERMINES THE LOADING REQUIRED FOR ROOF TRUSSES? 2. WHAT DO THE NUMBERS 42-10-10 MEAN AS APPLIED TO A ROOF TRUSS? AND 40-10-5 AS APPLIED TO A FLOOR TRUSS? 3. WHEN ADDING ROOF TRUSSES TO AN EXISTING BUILDING AND ADDING TO AN EXISTING RUN WHAT THINGS NEED TO BE CONSIDERED? 4. IF A SPLICE OR CONNECTOR PLATE IS LOOSE OR DAMAGED ON A TRUSS, WHAT ACTION CAN YOU TAKE? A. POUND IT BACK INTO THE TRUSS. B. DESTROY THE TRUSS AND CUT IT BACK FOR USABLE STOCK LUMBER. C. GET A NEW CONNECTOR PLATE FROM THE HARDWARE DEPARTMENT AND REPLACE IT AT THE STORE. D. REPORT IT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR. E. PUT IT IN THE YARD BARGAIN AREA. F. SEND IT ON A BACKHAUL TO MIDWEST MANUFACTURING AS DEFECTIVE. G. CALL OR FAX MIDWEST TRUSS TO HAVE IT RE-ENGINEERED. 5. WHAT IS STRONGBACK OR LATERAL BRACING AND WHERE IS IT USED?

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6. IF A GUEST NEEDS TO SPAN 32 8 WITH A 4X2 WOOD WEB FLOOR TRUSS, WHAT OPTIONS DOES THE GUEST HAVE? (HINT: THERE ARE 7 OPTIONS) 7. MOST HOUSING CONTRACTORS HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BUILDING RAFTER ROOFS. GIVEN THEIR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF BUILDING ROOF SYSTEMS ITS ALRIGHT FOR THEM TO MAKE MINOR TRUSS MODIFICATIONS. TRUE OR FALSE? 8. WHAT 7 PIECES OF GUEST INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE TRUSS DESIGN ESTIMATE FORM? 9. ONE OF THE SELLING POINTS OF FLOOR TRUSSES IS THE ABILITY TO RUN DUCT WORK BETWEEN THE WEBS. SHOULD THE HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING SUBCONTRACTOR BE CONSULTED BEFORE THE TRUSSES ARE ORDERED? YES, TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DUCTWORK WILL FIT BETWEEN THE WEBS AND THAT THE ON CENTER SPACING ALLOWS ENOUGH CLEARANCE TO SNAKE THE DUCTWORK INTO THE TRUSSES OR SLIDE IT IN FROM THE ENDS. NO, ALL DUCTWORK WILL FIT IN BETWEEN THE WEB SPACING. THE SIZE CHART IN THE MIDWEST BOOK IS USED TO CONFIRM THIS.

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10. THE RIDGELINE ON A HIP SET ROOF WILL MEET HOW FAR BACK FROM THE CENTER POINT OF THE BEARING WALL? 11. CAN MIDWEST MANUFACTURING TRUSS DESIGN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMMODATE OR INCORPORATE LARGE DUCT RUNS INTO FLOOR TRUSSES? 12. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF A TRUSS THAT MIDWEST MANUFACTURING CAN HAUL AS A 1 PIECE TRUSS? 13. WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE THAT NEEDS TO BE USED WHEN LIFTING TRUSSES WITH SPANS BETWEEN 30 FOOT AND 60 FOOT? 14. WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE THAT NEEDS TO BE USED WHEN LIFTING TRUSSES WITH SPANS IN EXCESS OF 60 FOOT? 15. WHAT IS A DROPPED END FRAME AND WHERE AND WHY ARE THEY USED? WHEN COMPLETE SEND IN THE INTER-CO. MAIL T0: MM G.O. ATTN: SALES MANAGER

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