The precision of a spider’s web is a true work of art and the exactness of open web trusses are an architect, engineer and contractor’s dream come true. Truss systems require pre-planning and take months to design and construct. Built within a controlled environment, these systems are unaffected by the elements and are therefore perfect in form. The layouts, profiles and precision cuts are exact, minimizing waste. No more counting joists to ensure quantities ordered have been delivered. Engineered trusses arrive with a level of precision and quality that cannot be predetermined with conventional lumber. The contractor is assured of production costs, quality and delivery - eliminating potential surprises and delays.

Traditional hand-cut (sawn lumber) assembled on site have many unknown variables. The trade-offs can be argued both ways by tradesmen, but it’s my opinion the main benefit of trusses is simple, better quality control standards. Additional costs associated with the design and purchase of truss systems is offset by the resulting reduction of labor costs.

An ongoing problem in building a home is determining the resting place for duct lines, plumbing and electrical wiring. With simple planning, these mechanical lines can be installed within the cavities of the trusses. Why have dropped ceilings, soffits and boxing elements within a home design? With good planning and coordination, these intrusions can be eliminated to create an extremely clean interior design and flow.

Green properties and labor reduction play hand and hand. Truss systems are more efficient and less wasteful, and they are built from smaller, renewable trees. Upon receiving an order, manufacturers know exactly what to order and build. Framing crews install a system produced in a controlled environment, so onsite waste is completely eliminated, resulting in fewer dumpster pulls.

It’s very simple; stop counting joists, stop measuring lengths, stop supervising carpentry cuts. To simplify the framing process, increase quality standards and create cleaner home designs, use open web truss systems.