Engineered Floor Systems
Open-Web
Floor Trusses
Key Benefits:
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Faster installation: Open web design allows MEP systems to pass through without cutting or drilling.
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Lower material costs: Longer spans reduce the need for bearing walls, beams, and footings.
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Design flexibility: Supports cantilevers, higher ceilings, balconies, and concealed beams.
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Efficient space use: Extra room for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems—fewer soffits required.
Construction Benefits:
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Superior end reactions: No need for additional band boards, squash blocks, or web stiffeners.
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Gable or ladder trusses: Consistent height and built-in ribbon details for seamless integration.
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Versatile depths: Create step-downs or sunken floors while keeping standard wall heights.
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Enhanced cantilever strength: Supports greater loads and longer spans for balconies or bearing walls.
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Built-in ribbon notches: Provide continuous stability and a solid nailing surface for sheathing.
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Integrated beam pockets: Accept various materials and simplify complex framing designs.
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Keyed bearing details: Align trusses on shared bearings for easier sheathing and cleaner installation.
