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“I am new to the component manufacturing
industry, what are some of the industry’s
‘Gotchas!’?
Thanks for this Question. There are several ‘Gotchas!’
that come immediately to mind. Perhaps the one most
often cited is not having, and sticking with, a well thought-out business model. This would be a
situation where the Sales folks are promising one thing, the truss technicians/designers are doing
their own thing and the manufacturing is just trying to get product out the door as quickly as
possible without regard for design assumptions or quality standards. It is critically important
that everyone on your team understands your desired and intended scope of work. That scope is
the one that is based in ANSI/TPI 1, Chapters 2 & 3, and has been reviewed by your insurance
carrier and attorney, as they too are part of your team. Good communication, paired with great
design and certifiable quality, will keep you away from many trying moments in this business.
Stan Sias
Mid-90's ASI/Monet DeSauw B500 Component Saw
Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts
Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales (1) 30” & (4) 16” Saw
Blades cut from 18” to 20’ Lumber Hold Downs Vibrating
Waste Conveyor (under saw) Incline Waste Conveyor
(adjacent to saw) $22,900 FOB IL.
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
www.wasserman-associates.com
Another ‘Gotcha!’ is one that you may feel that you have little control over because it is not
your call to make, but one where you may well make a friend forever for just talking about it.
That one has to do with the “boiler plate specifications” we see on many jobs utilizing metal plate
connected wood trusses. How often do you see the same specifications for the trusses no matter
what the spans or complexity?
Having a conversation with the specifier, be it the architect, engineer or building owner,
about something as simple as truss deflection in an educational-type setting will do wonders for
your perceived integrity. Lots of roof truss specs call for the trusses to have maximum allowable
deflection of L/240 for Live Load and L/180 for Total Load. This may have worked well back in
the day of short span roof rafter construction, but it can wreak havoc when applied to clear span
trusses. Let’s look at a relatively short span of, say, 28’ for residential roof trusses. Assuming we
meet the spec of L/240 and L/180 for LL & TL, the trusses would be expected to deflect vertically
under design live load up to 1.4” (28’ span x 12 inches per foot/240). Really?! Is there any detailing
within the typical construction documents that would allow for that magnitude of deflection
without serious issues with the finishes? What is the ceiling joint going to look like at parallel
partitions? Just imagine the scene when these trusses aren’t for the little 28’ residence but for the
60’ wide commercial space. Now that “allowable” (that is, it meets the specs) Live Load deflection
would be upwards to 3”, with Total Load deflection approaching four inches! You could quote
this job, win the bid, supply it per specification and still end up being hated (if not sued) by the
contractor, architect, engineer and building owner.
There are many aspects of metal plate connected wood truss design and manufacturing that
can fit nicely into a company’s Procedures and/or Quality Control manual. There are other parts
of the business that are just better suited for lunch and learn-type environments, or specifier
group association presentations, where you are not actively trying to sell the recipients anything
other than a better understanding of the products you manufacture or provide. This is the time to
explain the features and benefits of your philosophy or process that will set your company apart
from the rest of your competition. Yes, some of the features may increase your delivered truss
invoice price, but if it saves numerous hours of installation time, eliminates additional material
cost and assures a better end product, isn’t it worth talking about?
The fact is it is relatively easy to eliminate the ‘Gotchas!’ from your processes, but it takes
effort to share your knowledge with the specifiers, installers, inspectors and others involved with
truss applications to complete the loop. The best designed and manufactured trusses that are not
handled and installed properly will not ultimately perform as designed/intended and you will be
forced to defend yourself though having done no wrong. If you want to be included among the
trusted suppliers, and seen as a go-to company, in your market, I suggest that you invest in this
type of non-sales education. My experience says that it will pay off big-time in the long run and
you will make many friends in the process. Thanks for reading, SS.
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ASI/DePauw Combi-Cut Web Saw
Push Button Controlled Movements with Mechanical
Counters & Scales. (4) Angulating Saw Blades plus
External Cut-Off Blade cut 2x4 and 4x2 from 8” to 16’.
Cut 4 Angle Floor Webs down to 12”. Powered Lumber
Hold Downs. Lumber Feed Magazine. Vibrating Waste
Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent
to saw). $24,500 FOB IL
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
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Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System
•Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase)
•20’ Hain Powered Measuring System
•Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade
•Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees
•Saw Barrier Guard
•Turntable Air Brake
$8,300 FOB IL
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2004 Koskovich Omni Miser RT
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​ inear saw with roof truss cutting software,
servo controlled angulation axis of
movement, includes crooked lumber sensor,
print system A (one face), rebuilt Auto Deck
in 2010 to accommodate up to 20’ stock,
2x3 through 2x12 material), automated
lumber advance (LASM), auto exit roller,
belt-style waste conveyor, 5 HP 3450 RPM
arbor motor, computer monitor (Windows
XP Service Pack Three) with OEM console.
Includes (7) spare blades, miscellaneous
spare boards, cables, air cylinder, belts, and
all available system spares. 120/240v Single
Ph. And 208/480v, 3 Phase power, 90 PSI
air required. Well maintained throughout
its service life, currently in daily operation.
Price: NOW $39,450 Location: MB
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw
Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in
operation and consistently upgraded this
saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw
motor, full axis of motion to complete
straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts
with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up
to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM
supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor
with kick-off table are included. Right to
Left hand feed configuration. Includes
spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels,
sensor cables, and all available spare parts.
Includes Windows XP Service Pack two
software and transformer for 230 or 600v
to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100
psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in
pictures is not included.) $49,500 FOB MB
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
New Spida Vector Saw with
Mango Plate Marker
(FOB IN) $44,975
800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com
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Truss Systems
Systems
manufacturers’
Clary Shortcutter II
Model 329 web saw with single sided
setup, four blades, includes drag chain
waste conveyor with tall incline. Minimum
angle approximately 10 degrees, maximum
angle 135 degrees. Minimum length cut is 9
inches (90/90), 18 inch 4-angle, and longest
length cut is 18 feet. $8,490, FOB IN
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
2000 Alpine AutoMill RS
Component Saw
Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade,
computerized component saw. From the
OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds,
using a touch screen for ease of operation.
Five-head automated component saw
works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated
movement, diagnostics, auto management
reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long
material in size range from 2x3 through
2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1]
32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.
480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249, FOB: QC
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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2003 Omni Miser Saw
Automated Wood Processing System.
Lengths to 16’. Ink Jet Print System A (One
Face). Incline Live Deck. Bunk Feeder. (5)
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omponent anufacturing
is available at additional cost. $67,500
NOW $44,500 FOB MN
Serving the Structural Building Components Industry
Wasserman & Associates
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Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw
New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs
from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum
length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation,
manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline
conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single sided
setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or
belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $49,000 Base, FOB MO.
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1997 TimberMill 6-20 Pro Component
Saw
Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12
Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane
Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation
for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.
Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single
Sided Digital. Waste & Incline Conveyor.
Extra Set of Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase.
$26,000 NOW $20,000 FOB IA.
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
www.wasserman-associates.com
2005 Koskovich Auto Omni Component
Saw
5-blade automated saw includes shaker
waste conveyor with factory side pans, [3]
20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1]
12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with
full power length and all axis angulation,
single sided setup from operator console,
2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @
90°/90°, ink-jet marking system, spare
blades, remote monitor, Exair cabinet
coolers, and all available electronic spares.
This is a one-owner Omni saw that has been
well maintained including recent upgrades
to lumber grippers (rear trucks), and other
parts. 208/240/480 volt,3 phase, 100 Amp
and 120 vac, 90 Amp electrical required.
$44,890, FOB IN.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
Idaco Super Compon-a-matic
4 blade "super" Compon-a-matic saw with
power angulation, carriage, and air brakes.
Shortest cut 12", longest cut 20 ft. @ 90/90.
Includes waste conveyor with short incline.
460V, 3 phase power. $8,490 FOB NY
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
PHONE: 800-289-5627
1994 MiTek Combi-Cut 4-Blade Saw
1994 MiTek Combi-Cut component saw,
model 2000 Combi Cut, serial # CO15,
four-head saw with powered angulation,
Cuts from 1 foot at 90/90 to 20 foot lengths,
angles from 10 to 105 degrees, digital angle
readouts, power angulation, power
length.
005_WTS_WOOD
_TRUSS_AD_2.25X4.75_v2.indd
Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19".
Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no
incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and
all available parts. Saw in use until end of
January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990
FOB MI
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw
Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’.
Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and
Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP
Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap
Conveyor. $36,900 FOB AR.
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
www.wasserman-associates.com
1997 ASI B500 Component Saw
1997 ASI B500, 5-blade component saw,
features semi-automatic user interface with
backup mechanical indicators, grouped
functions such as automatic blade alignment
for chords or webs, automatic centerline
adjustment of nominal board size, safety
fencing, shaker pan scrap system, digital
read outs and push-button adjustment
controls. 480 volt, 3 phase. $19,890
NOW $9,980 FOB ON
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
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2005 Alpine AutoMill SC Saw
Five-blade, servo-controlled computerized saw, sets up
in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network or by using
a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated
component saw works in both automated (downloading files)
and semi-automated control via touch-screen input. It has 23
axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, auto
management reporting. The SC cuts from 13" to 20' long
material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes
[4] 18" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, yellow outfeed
skatewheel conveyors and pc, carriage and cabinet compressed
air connections (for cooling & dust buildup prevention).
Installed and operational. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. Price:
$89,990 NOW $84,890 Condition: Good Location: TX
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
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Good Causes
Dead Ass Last Team
SBCA Chapters will always hold a special place in my heart and I love an
opportunity to sing their praises. Well, the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas,
a.k.a. TMAT, has really done something worth praising – it just raised a bucket of
money for charity!
Showing Texas Pride
In the meeting announcement, TMAT President Kevin Walker encouraged
everyone to show their Texas pride and participate in the April golf tournament and
fundraiser. Not only are TMAT golf tournaments a great opportunity to combine
business and pleasure, this one also promised to donate all of its proceeds to the
2016 BCMC Build with Operation Finally Home. This October in Knoxville, TN, a
veteran will be receiving a house, thanks to our industry.
First Place Winners
TMAT’s contribution from this golf tournament: $18,000.
Camaraderie and Community
In addition to the good cause in April, TMAT tournaments are a heck of a lot of
fun! Where else does one team’s members have the honor of receiving the Dead Ass
Last trophies? Sure, winning is nice, but losing isn’t so bad when you’re enjoying
yourself.
If you’re a golfer and you’re passing through Texas in the spring or fall, try to
schedule your trip around a TMAT golf tournament. Even when it’s not for charity,
you’ll have a good meal and some great conversations.
Second Place Finishers
The Generosity of Chapters
This wasn’t the first time TMAT has donated to the BCMC Build, and it won’t be
the last. In fact, I can name 21 Chapters that I know have contributed since it started,
and who knows how many folks have come out to swing a hammer over the years.
Aside from helping your own business by joining a Chapter, please remember
that you’ll be helping your community and your industry too. Whether it’s a few
educational handouts or a big donation of time and money, every effort is worth
taking. And you may have a really good time along the way!
Third Place Team
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Representatives
NEW!
Used Hain Quick Rafter Cutter
• Checked and Repaired by Leonard
Hain
• Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6
• Motors: Two 2 HP / 220 Volt or 440
Volt / 3 Phase
• Saw Blades: 7 1/4” Carbide Tipped
(set at 45 degrees)
• Angle Adjustment: Manual Rotation
with Air Brake
• Air Supply: 90 PSI
• Carriage: Steel Rails with Steel Dual
V Rollers
• Pedestal: 3/16” Formed Steel with
Powder Coat Finish
• Saw Housing: 1/2” Billet Aluminum
• Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8” thick) Steel
with Powder Coat Finish
• Fully Enclosed for Safety
$6,950 FOB CA.
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
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2005 Alpine AutoMill SC Saw
Five-blade, servo-controlled computerized
saw, sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads
from a network or by using a touch screen
for ease of operation. Five-head automated
component saw works in both automated
(downloading files) and semi-automated
control via touch-screen input. It has 23
axes of automated movement, enhanced
diagnostics, auto management reporting.
The SC cuts from 13" to 20' long material
in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and
includes [4] 18" and [1] 32" blades with
air brakes, yellow outfeed skatewheel
conveyors and pc, carriage and cabinet
compressed air connections (for cooling
& dust buildup prevention). Installed and
operational. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power.
Price: NOW $84,890 :: FOB TX
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw
•Touch Screen Control Panel
•5 Axes of Automation
•15 HP Motor with 22” Blade
•Ink Jet Printer
•Auto Feeder (Live Deck)
•Outfeed Conveyor
•230 Volt / 3 Phase
$49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
www.wasserman-associates.com
1998 Koskovich Auto Omni
Component Saw
This saw ​has been well maintained, and
consistently upgraded throughout its
service history, includes belt-style waste
conveyor with side pans, digital inclinometers, spare set of blades, spare transport
side motor, 1 KB card for out feed rollers,
several spare circuit boards, and all other
available spare parts. PC runs Windows 7
OS, current Omni Software from OEM.
220v, 3 phase ​electrical. $17,990
NOW $10,850 FOB MB
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
New Hundegger SC-3 Linear Saw
Hundegger Speed-Cut SC-3 linear truss saw, complete roof truss, I-joist, EWP, stair
stringer and wall panel parts cutting functions including angle and bevel drive unit
with auto-loading conveyor system, auto-discharge and Ink-Jet marking. Multiple
boards or I-joists can be stacked up to 4 high and accurately processed. Can process
any length of material with finished parts up to 26' in length. The SC-3 processes
lumber from ½"x 1 ½" to 8" x 17 ¾". The 26" carbide-tipped saw blade can rotate
360 degrees and bevel to 0 degrees horizontally. Includes 3D BIM software. The
optional 4-axis rotating mill can hold up to three different milling tools. Vertical end
mill, double-bevel mill, vertical drill, horizontal slot cutter and double mill options
are available. According to Hundegger USA: "The Hundegger Whole House Saw
TM is a computer numeric controlled (CNC) saw capable of cutting a wide range
of roof, floor and wall framing components, including wood I-joists, laminated
strand lumber (LSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-lam". Maintenance
program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. 480 volt
, 3 phase electrical. SPECIAL PRICE INCLUDES: Shipping anywhere in the lower
48 states, installation, training, duty. $209,000 Base Price
765-751-9990
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$48,600
FOB IN
1996 Auto-Omni 5 Blade
Automated Apollo Saw with Truss Software
Automated Component Saw
Solid
48”
x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame. Direct
•Automated Setup as directed by Truss
Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt). Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees
Design Software Output
with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement.
•Computer, Enclosure & Stand
Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. MDF Profiled Saw
•5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2
Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform. Dust Extraction Outlet. 20’ of MDF
from 11” to 20’
Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor. Workstation,
•Ink Jet Printer
Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Serial Control System.
•Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw)
Includes all Plug & Play Wiring. MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software. Add
•Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw)
$3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training. Add $750 for 12 Month Phone &
•Installation Available (quote upon reVirtual Tech Support. Add $275 for Spare Blade. Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide. Add
quest) FOB WI
$890 for Dust Collector
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Simultaneous Loading
on Hurricane Ties
By Kelly Sias, P.E, Simpson Strong-Tie
“Structures are connections held together by members” (Hardy Cross)
Take a quick look at a truss design drawing, and you will see a reaction summary that specifies the
downward reaction, uplift and a horizontal reaction (if applicable) at each bearing location. Some people are
tempted to look only at the uplift reaction, go to a catalog or web app, and find the lowest-cost hurricane tie
with a capacity that meets or barely exceeds the uplift reaction.
However, if uplift was the only loading that needed to be resisted by a hurricane tie, why would we
publish all those F1 and F2 allowable loads in our catalog?
Of course, many of you know that those F1 and F2 allowable loads are used to resist the lateral loads
acting on the end and side walls of the building, which are in addition to the uplift forces. Therefore, it is not
adequate to select a hurricane tie based on uplift reactions alone.
Where does one get the lateral loads parallel and perpendicular to the plate which must be resisted by the
truss-to-wall connection? Definitely not from the truss design drawing! Unless otherwise noted, the horizontal
reaction on a truss design should not be confused with a lateral reaction due to the wind acting on the walls
– it is simply a horizontal reaction due to the wind load (or a drag load) being applied to the truss profile. It is
also important to note that any truss-to-wall connection specified on a truss design drawing was most likely
selected based on the uplift reaction alone. There may even be a note that says the connection is for “uplift
only” and does not consider lateral loads. In this case, unless additional consideration is made for the lateral
loads, the use of that connector alone would be inadequate.
Say, for example, that the uplift and lateral/shear load requirements for a truss-to-wall connection are
as follows: Uplift = 795 lb.; Shear (parallel-to-wall) = 185 lb. (F1); Lateral (perp-to-wall) = 135 lb. (F2).
Based on those demand loads, will an H10A work?
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An initial look at the H10A’s allowable loads suggests it might be adequate. However, when these loads
are entered into the Connector-Selector, no H10A solution is found.
Why? Because Connector-Selector is evaluating the connector for simultaneous loading in more than one
direction using a traditional linear interaction equation approach as specified in our catalog.
If the shear and lateral forces were to be resisted by another means, such that the H10A only had to resist
the 795 lb. of uplift, then it would be an adequate connector for the job. For example, the F1 load might be
resisted with blocking and RBC clips, and the F2 loads might be resisted with toe-nails that are used to attach
the truss to the wall prior to the installation of the H10A connectors. However, if all three loads need to be
resisted by the same connector, then the H10A is not adequate according to the linear interaction equation.
Simultaneous Loading on Hurricane Ties continued on page 18
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Confusion is Starting to Confuse Me
Okay, I have finally had it. I have been reading articles for months and finally reached a tipping point.
I cannot sit quietly any longer.
So, I’ll start by saying I have been in this industry a very long time…..and on all sides of it. I have worked
as a carpenter installing trusses, as a designer, as a plant manager, production manager and as a general
manager at numerous plants. I have worked on the hanger side of the industry developing new products for
the component industry and I have worked on the connector plate side of things. I visit customers all over the
country. I get invited to examine operations and provide input. I evaluate pricing and labor costing and provide
input. I have been around the block, been to the circus and seen the monkeys and a lot of other experiences
that are not talked about in polite company; right Jack?
When I read articles from people claiming to know how to fix things with broad generalization and theory, it drives me crazy. This
has been building up for 6 months or more. I read confusing information that contradicts itself from one month to the next. I guess some
of these writers can’t remember what they wrote or when they wrote it.
My first head spinning moment happened a few months ago. I was reading an article by a self-proclaimed industry expert. It was stated
that focusing on productivity doesn’t improve profitability. How does reducing labor costs and increasing output not help profitability? You
can build the same or more product in less time therefore reducing costs and improving profitability. But, in a later article by the same expert
he proclaimed that improved productivity increases sales. Wrong. Improved productivity does not increase sales. Improved productivity
may increase capacity and allow for sales increases, but the two are only joined by capacity. If you increase capacity you MAY increase
sales because you have additional capacity to sell. It is pretty simple. Stuff like this drives me crazy. I have managed plants and I am pretty
sure the rules haven’t changed that much since then.
I went back to read a couple of more things and was appalled when I read that the author is trying to convince people, using broad
generalizations, that vendors will never tell a customer they are making a bad decision or mistake because they are afraid of losing a future
sale. That is the most ridiculous thing I have heard in a while! As suppliers, it is our job and duty to help customers become the best they
can be. If we simply nodded our heads in approval every time a customer asked a question we would at some point lose all credibility and
the customer along the way. Now, I am not saying that there aren’t guys out there pushing equipment on people who don’t need it. There
are. I have written in the past about some of those guys and how that mentality eventually forced those customers out of business during
the recent downturn. My point is that if you are with the right supplier and the people that work with the supplier have the experience built
over years of working in the industry, they can be trusted to maintain the customer’s best interests. They will give you options and explain
the pros and cons of each piece of equipment and offer an opinion of what is best for the customer’s shop based on need and the type of
products to be built.
I am not a paid independent consultant. I work for a supplier and offer the benefit of my experience to every customer. Some take
my advice and some don’t. It is their right as business owners to weigh advice given and act on it in a way they see fit. I’m not saying I
have all the answers and don’t even pretend that I do. My piece of advice when you feel a paid outside consultant is needed would be to
find someone who has been in the business or managed businesses. Find the guy who is going to provide knowledge and advice that fits
your plant, the equipment you have and knows your product mix. In many cases more equipment is not the answer. Sometimes there are
simple adjustments that can be made in production that will lead to improvements that increase capacity without more equipment. A number
of years ago I wrote an article for another publication about automation. Automating for the sake of automation is not the right reason.
Anyway, find the right guy. It may be your supplier’s representative or an outside consultant. Find someone you can trust. Find someone
that isn’t just going to make recommendations based on something they read. Get the guy that will visit your plant and evaluate what you
currently have and will maximize your current production capability before talking about new equipment.
In closing, I am not going to point anyone in a direction. Do your homework and talk to your suppliers. You should use those relationships
to your advantage. Now that I have that off my chest I promise to move on to the more light hearted commentary people are used to hearing
from me. I think next up is how to build a network of component manufacturers that will help each other. Stay tuned!
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Simultaneous Loading on Hurricane Ties from page 12
Some might question how valid this method of evaluation is – Is
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2. To propose an alternative, more efficient method if possible.
Three types of metal connectors were selected for this study –
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characteristics and ability to represent general classes of connectors.
The connectors were subjected to uni-axial, bi-axial and tri-axial loads
and the normalized capacities of the connectors were plotted along with
different interaction/design surfaces.
These interaction plots were used to visualize and parameterize
the combined load effect on the capacity of the connectors. The three
different interaction plots that were examined were the traditional linear
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equation). This alternative method is given in our catalog as follows: As
an alternative, certain roof to wall connectors (embedded truss anchors,
seismic and hurricane ties, and twist straps) can be evaluated using
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•
Uplift = 1140 x 0.75 = 855 lbs. (>795)
•
Lateral = 590 x 0.75 = 433 lbs. (>185)
•
Shear = 285 x 0.75 = 214 lbs. (>135)
As it turns out, the H10A does have adequate capacity to resist the
simultaneous uplift, shear and lateral loads in this example. This just
goes to show that the alternative method is definitely worth utilizing,
whenever possible, especially when a connector fails the linear equation.
This is an abbreviated version of a longer article by Kelly
Sias that was published April 7, 2016 on the Simpson Strong-Tie
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The growing attraction of owning attached, close-in housing is a winning trend for componentization. Higher densities shift the labor equation
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strengths. “Walking through” the floor, roof and wall components in a single 3D structural model demonstrates our value to builders and developers.
Housing near town centers appeals to nearly all age groups. Recent
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and improved website: www.SQ-1Design.com or
www.Square1design.com .
Our new website is loaded with features
available to everyone, for all of the product lines we support.
The
new site features Square 1
Design’s broad range of
products manufactured
directly by our trained staff.
In addition to our own
product line, we have a
complete listing for Spida
Machinery as well as many
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
AND MANUALS ARE
AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR:
SQUARE 1 DESIGN
SPIDA MACHINERY
KLAISLER &
of the products that
continue to be available
MANGOTECH
from the Klaisler product
line now manufactured by
Square 1 Design. Http://Square1Design.com/manuals.htm features a
wealth of technical documents for all of the product lines we represent
and support. Technical documents are available for Square 1 Design,
Spida Machinery, Klaisler and Mangotech.
Along with a of wealth information on new equipment offerings
and previously manufactured equipment, we have partnered with
Acceptance Leasing & Financing Service, LLC to offer online financing.
The Single Page, Online Financing Application & the Online Financing
Calculator covers a variety of our product offerings and makes it even
easier to purchase equipment through Square 1 Design & Manufacture
Inc. https://www.elbtools.com/secure/apply.php?elbt=1444775857146
In the coming months
Square 1 Design and
Manufacture Inc. will go
live with our new online
store. Complete offerings
from replacment parts to
new equipment will be
available. Similarly, we
will have parts and product
offerings from Square 1
Design, Spida Machinery,
Klaisler and Mangotech.
As we continue to the build
the online store, we
anticipate each company
will be capable of
purchasing with both credit
cards and their existing
accounts, allowing terms of
Net 30.
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1996 Alpine 14' Finish Roller
(2) 24” Diameter x 14’ Long Rollers.
Emergency Shut Off Bar. Push Button
Forward & Reverse with E-Stop. 480 Volt
/ 3 Phase. $9,900 FOB TN.
Wasserman & Associates
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2002 Alpine Floor Truss Machine
Alpine model 748A floor truss roller gantry,
kick-leg, steel top, single bay with shifting
camber feature. Half-inch camber over the
40 foot working length is shifted manually
after the truss is flipped over and replaced in
the jig. Table is 3'-8" wide x 40' long, 1/2"
thick steel top with mechanical, doubleacting, locking clamp system, 5 HP motor
with gear reducer and (4) end-stop jig pieces.
240 volt, 3 phase, 14A electrical. $19,890,
FOB VA.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
12' Finish Roller Press
Press was purchased used in 2006, painted
and wired for service but never utilized.
An excellent press for smaller wood
components including jacks and valley
sets. 120V, 1 phase power. $6,490 FOB NY
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
Table Guided Gantry System
by Square 1 Manufacturing
New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Square 1 Manufacturing,
side-eject or end-eject options, with continuous production tables built to
length. Available in steel, plastic or combination table top options. Can be
fabricated to received automated jigging. New 24" diameter gantry heads
feature raised operator platform, heavy-duty steel roll with 4" shaft, baffles
and heavy-duty spherical bearings, dual 7.5 HP braking gear motors for a
total of 15 HP, easy adjusting bogie wheel assemblies, safety bars, Wampfler
"finger safe", under-table-mounted electrical supply and optional soft start
drive. Square 1 Manufacturing can provide the combination of powered
transfer rolls, sloping ejectors, receivers, idler conveyors and powered
conveyors required to meet your configuration needs. 440 volt, 3 phase.
Price: $(Based on required configuration) :: FOB IN.
Call for pricing (Based on configuration)
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Wood Truss Systems
manufacturers’
Alpine Tables with Rail
Quantity of five (5) 6' x 14', Alpine tracked
gantry tables with slotted steel bottom
chords, HDPE plastic tops and (4) skate
wheel ejectors. Includes 39' of 80 lb.
crane-rail with base plate, and one air-valve
control. $12,490 FOB SC.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
2000 80' Pacific Automation
Roof Truss Gantry
End-eject roof truss system, 14'X80'
working length featuring one, TR-14
raised-rail, gantry head with 24" dia. roller
and inverter drive. Features 11 slotted steel,
J-Slot tables, single park-station, and some
conveyor roller complete with all available
hardware. 575V 3Ph power. $78,990
NOW $69,690 FOB ON.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
1996 MiTek Tracked
Floor Truss Machine
MiTek tracked floor truss gantry with
pendant controls. Features 24" dia. roller
and builds trusses from 9" to 22" depth and
up to 32' in length. Side-eject with twin 5
h.p. drive system and dual safety bars.
Recently recondition by seller. 230v, 3 ph.
$17,990 FOB NC..
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
CMF Stealth Gantry Roller Only
CMF Stealth 14’ x 36” Diameter Gantry
Roller (Track Mounted). Safety E-Stop
Bars. $18,000 FOB IL.
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NEW!
Refurbished 1997
CMF Tracked Gantry System
1997 side eject CMF tracked gantry system
with 14’ by 93 ft. working length. Tables
and finish roller press were refurbished in
2007. System features (13) plastic topped
tables with slotted-steel bottom chords, (1)
24” CMF diameter gantry head, (1) CMF
24" finish roller press, (4) idler rollers,
and all available receivers. 440 volt, 3
phase electrical. $43,890 NOW $22,990
:: FOB WA.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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New Square 1 Short Roof Truss Finish Press
Four-foot* wide x 3 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a
ridged machine that houses 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor with integrated brake,
and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 114 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars,
and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: Other roller widths,
Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls available at an additional charge. 208, 240, 480 volt electrical. $15,750 FOB IN
Tee-Lok 14' x 70' End Eject
Roller Gantry System
Tee-Lok 14’ Gantry Roller (Track
Mounted). (10) Tables with Pop-up Roller
Conveyor (for end eject). Steel Bottom
Chord, Balance is Wood Top. Unistrut
Jigging with Jig Hardware & Aisle Pads.
Gantry Lifter between Tables & Finish
Roller. Tee-Lok 14’ Finish Roller.
480 Volt / 3 Phase. $44,900 NOW $34,900 FOB MI
Wasserman & Associates
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2007 MiTek Tracked Gantry Head
2007 MiTek tracked gantry head with 15'
ft. track center spacing and 24" diameter
rollers. Very low operational hours, this
head includes a riding-platform, and
push-button controls. A perfect addition
or replacement head for a MiTek tracked
gantry line. 208V, 3ph power. $28,990
FOB NY
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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765-751-9990
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Wood Truss Systems
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Representatives
NEW!
New Square 1 - 40’ Trackless Floor Truss Gantry
New, table guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Square 1 Design & Manufacture.
This well designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32
inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Other features include side eject, flip jig for
build side, pop-ups for back plate side. Clamping by under-table cylinders controlling
above-table steel fence. Floor truss gantry features twin 7.5 HP gearmotors for a total
of 15 HP, 24 inch diameter roll, safety bars, 3 7/16” diameter, full-roll-length shaft with
baffles. 440 volt, 3 phase. Price includes installation supervision from the manufacturer.
Also take advantage of the Square 1 factory promotion offering a $5,000 savings on a
Rolsplicer or Floor Truss Finish Roller (FTFR) with the purchase of a new SQ-Series
floor system through April 15th, 2016. $99,412, FOB IN
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Is there a reduction for plating
in a previously plated area?
When a connector has been installed on a joint and it is determined the plate does not meet the
requirements of the design standard, then the truss designer has to make a decision. The connection
can be repaired by removing the plate, or there may be a way to facilitate the repair leaving the plate
in place, or the connection could be adequate with further evaluation leaving the joint “acceptable
as is” with no repair necessary. In the situation where the plate has to be removed, an important
aspect of the repair should be, “If I am removing a plate and replacing it with another plate, how
does the first plate tooth impact affect the repair?”
Installing a connector into the lumber on its own damages the lumber as the plate is pressed into
the lumber. Removing this plate creates an area where new plate embedment is considered 50%
effective. In other words, one would need twice the tooth count to equal the original requirement
assuming no other defects are present.
In the example pictured, 75% of the new plate area (shown in red) will have had tooth embedment
from the removed plate. The blue hashed area is where a 50% reduction would be required.
In this case, merely replacing the connector with another 30 square inch connector would
not be adequate. An 8 x 8 plate would be necessary to ensure the tooth count necessary per joint.
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manufacturers’
Mitek 40' Floor Truss Machine
Build floor truss depths up to 24”, lengths
up to 40’. Track Mounted Roller Gantry
with Ride Platform. 230/460 Volt - 3 Phase
- 10 HP Motor. Overhead Plate Rack. Dual
Safety Bars. Air Cylinder Clamping. Stored
outside for 2 years. $21,900 Now $20,900
NOW $19,900. FOB GA
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1992 Clark Industries 14' Tri-Axis
Press with Kick-Leg Table
Model 4000 Gantry Press (14’) with
Joystick Control, Ride Platform & Floor
Track. 20 HP Hydraulic Pump Motor. 16”
x 19” Pressing Platen. Kicklegs & End
Stands for 12’ x 50’ Table. Combination
Steel/Wood & Plastic Top with Jig Bars
$28,000 FOB MI
Wasserman & Associates
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2005 Robbins No-Rail Roof Gantry Head & Tables
Design your own custom roof truss
gantry!
Don’t see the system that is just right for
you? With many our listings, we can split
the system up to create the perfect fit for
your space or budget limitations. Need a
46’ RoofGlider, with 50’ of conveyor, and no
final roller. or an 80’ Klaisler line with a final
roller and a stacker; we can do that! Call or
e-mail us with your specific request and put
us to work building your custom solution.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
Head is designed for use with trackless tables with or without aisles, includes
10 HP drive with electronic soft start, 24" diameter roll, s/o cord, pendant
push-button controls and emergency stop bars. 600 volt, 3 phase electrical.
Tables are slotted steel tops. (5) tables total, (3) of which are missing skatewheel ejectors (side eject), (1) with broken ejector and (1) ejector assembly
is available but uninstalled. (1) table has bent gantry support tube. $44,990,
FOB QC.
Mitek 14' x 100' Side Eject
Roller Gantry System
Mitek 14’ x 24” Diameter Roller Gantry
(Track Mounted). 100’ of Walk-Thru
Steel Top Tables with Pop-up Skatewheel
Conveyor. Unistrut Jigging & Jig Hardware.
Powered Exiting Conveyor with Receivers.
Mitek 14’ x 24” Diameter Finish Roller.
Outside Conveyor with Peak-Up Truss
Stacker. $69,000 NOW $59,500 FOB AR.
Wasserman & Associates
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Hydraulic Bridge Press
Designed for smaller trusses the system
is capable of handling 2”x4” and 4”x2”
trusses with no adjustment, ideal for hips,
jacks, and valley-sets. No finish press
required, system consists of a 6’ x 40’
drilled & tapped steel table, table guided
press head (trackless), with a 6’x12” press
platten, riding operator platform and all
available jig hardware. 575 volt, 3 phase
electrical. Price: $13,890 NOW $9,890 ::
FOB ON.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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Klaisler 51' End Eject
Roller Gantry System
Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller
(track mounted) with Hydraulic Roll Lifter
& Ride Platform. (10) 4’-8” x 14’-0” Steel &
Plastic Top Tables with Pop-up Rollers (for
end eject). (1) 4’-8” x 7’-0” Steel & Plastic
Top Table. Floor Rail. 208 Volt / 3 Phase.
Excludes: Jig Hardware, Finish Roller &
Outside Conveyor. $22,500 FOB MB.
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
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Square 1
SQ-Series Floor Truss Machine
(Table Guided)
• 24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 6’-6”
Long Gantry Roller
• 3 7/16” Diameter Continuous
Shaft Supported by 3 Baffles
• Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Cyclo
6000 Gear Motor
• (4) Drive Wheels Run on Top of
Table with (8) 3” Osborn Cam
Followers Under Table
• ”Soft Start” Inverter with Square
1 Easy ID Software
• Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light
• Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar
• Integral Mechanical Fail Safe Brake
• 230/415/460/575 Volt - 3 Phase
• 6’-6” Wide x 40’ Long Steel Table
• 3/4” Steel Table Top
• Clamping Rails & End Stops
• Built-In 1/2” True Arc Camber to Both Clamping & Side Rails
• Electrical Track & Air Cylinders are Under the Table
• Build up to 40’ Floor Trusses with Option for Additional Length
• Floor Truss Depths from 9” to 26” with Option for Additional Depth
• Optional Pop-ups, Flip Jig (shown in photos) & End Eject (shown in photos)
NEW!
$86,162 FOB IN
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One Tool System (Change from Staples
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Programmable Fastener Patterns wit
PLC Touch Pad Entry
Accommodates 2”x4” and 2”x6” Walls
Straight Line Stitching Away and
Towards You
Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams to
Eliminate “Shiners”
Adjustable Bridge Speed for Accurate
Alignment
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Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’
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Primer for Wall Panels
Part Two
By: Jay Halteman
President at Wood Truss Systems, Inc.
In the first part of the Primer for Wall Panels, we discussed the fundamentals of wall panel production and
how they may figure into your wood component business. In summary, we asked the reader to remember that wall
panels were built for decades with little more than a blueprint, carpenter’s square, a hand saw, and a “can do”
attitude. In closing part one, we stressed that before you invest in wall panel production you should consider some
of our basic criteria and ground rules:
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Rule #1: Your most likely prospect for manufactured wall panels is the same person/company that is directly responsible for framing
labor. In other words, the person who signs the P.O. for wall panels needs to be the same person that “writes” the check for framing labor,
as they are the one who benefits directly from field-labor savings.
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Rule #2: From our experience we believe that wall panel equipment is easy to over-invest in.
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Rule #3: All you must have to build wall panels is a flat surface such as a floor deck on a job site (aside from a saw, lumber, and nails of
course).
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Rule #4: Equipment purchases should be based on matters of productivity and quality. Let your combined experience be your guide as
to what is truly sensible.
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Rule #5: Your investment in equipment is largely determined by what your daily or weekly linear feet of wall production objectives are
today and over the next 3 to 5 years.
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Rule #6: The very best equipment for your specific needs can be some combination of new, used, and even “home” made.
As promised, here is Part Two of the Primer for Wall Panels with the answer to the question; “What are the fundamental elements of equipment
necessary to build wall panels?”
• Product Design: Of course manufacturing any building component begins with accurate design in your shop. The plant can only build what
is designed so it is critical that the designs match the intent of the construction documents provided by the building contractor or architect. It is
also critical that the panels are designed to fall within the limits of the plant’s capabilities. For example, if you have a framing table that allows
for up to ten foot high walls, a 12 foot wall will need to be built elsewhere or field-framed.
Wall panel layout is generally done using the following methods:
Manual design of panels: For years people have hand drawn wall panels. The most efficient way to manually design wall panels is to mark
up the blueprints based on the preferred panel lengths, then draw a separate bottom plate drawing showing the stud and opening placements with
both heights and horizontal dimensions. For a house or two a week, this may be fine. The drawback is using a blueprint that has a dimensional
error. Your wall panels would be inaccurate if you only use the graphics without double-checking the written dimensions.
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Primer for Wall Panels Part 2 from page 31
Design software: There are a number of
wall panel design software programs available to
you. If you are a wood truss shop, it is likely that
your nail-plate supplier has a wall panel module
available*. Other wall design software is available
from independent sources. Some offer a one-time
purchase price and others charge a monthly fee.
A big advantage of design software is its ability
to import CAD drawings from truss design
layouts, architects, and builders to create accurate
dimensioning and cutting. The ability to copy, flip,
and paste data makes repetitive designs easier with
software than a manual layout (design) approach.
* (Keep in mind that wall software from your
nail-plate supplier generally comes at an additional fee. Why? Well, the “currency” that pays for design
software is their proprietary nail or connector plate which are rarely used in wall panel production. In a few
words, you must pay to play.)
So you believe you have a good design to send to your builders, now what? Well here are the fundamental
areas that will likely require an equipment investment:
• Cutting and Marking – This is where the physical accuracy of your finished wall panels is established;
it is essential that you are accurately cutting plate material and correctly marking stud, sub-component, and
opening locations for the rest of your manufacturing process to be accurate. In addition you will be cutting all
of the other dimensional lumber elements of a wall panel (blocking, etc.), and keep in mind that better than
95% of your cutting will be 90°, rightangle cuts. Solutions in new equipment will run between $10,000 and
$55,000 for manual/semi automatic cutting and from $125,000 to $300,000 for full automation.
• Sub-Component Assembly – These elements include stringers, trimmers, ladder panels, corners,
T’s, and the like to be used in wall frame and rough opening assembly. Again, in more than 95% of these
assemblies you will be joining dimensional lumber at 90° angles. Solutions run between $100 for a wood
bench to $25,000+ for systems with pneumatic clamping and squaring nailers.
• Rough Opening Assembly – These elements include window and door (interior and exterior) openings
that are pre-assembled and “dropped” into to the wall frame during the framing process. Rough openings
generally utilize some subcomponents such as headers and trimmers for doorframes. They are sometimes
referred to as sub-component openings. Generally built “just in time” on the framer, squaring-table, or on
a manual framing surface.
• Framing – This is where both exterior and interior walls are built with a combination of top and bottom
plates, studs, sub-components, and rough openings. At this point in the assembly process square, tight joints
are essential prior to the joining of the members by fasteners (nails). For interior walls this is typically the
end of the line. Solutions run the spectrum from a home made framing table ($500), to OEM built electric/
pneumatic tables $35,000+, to fully automated machines at $200,000+.
• Sheathing - Here is where exterior walls that require sheathing are finished. Sheathing material in the
form of various materials (OSB “plywood”, foam-core board, Styrofoam™, DensGlass®, etc.) is applied to
the completed wall frame at this location. The sheathing material is either pre-cut or applied in sheets then
routed for application around openings, and usually applied with nails or staples at code-specified intervals.
The sheathing process may be accomplished at a single location or in two stages: squaring, applying, and
“tacking” the sheathing followed by squaring and fully fastening the sheathing to the elements of the frame.
Either way keep in mind this process is always the primary “bottle-neck” or time-consuming task in a
manufactured wall panel operation. OEM solutions may run from $75,000 to $125,000+, but in any regard
this is one area where you should not “wing it”. An investment in equipment to be accurate and productive
is definitely warranted.
• Stacking – This is where your product is prepared for shipment and orderly use by the field framing
crew. Neat, organized, secure bundles are the “name of the game” and there are several ways to accomplish
this, largely dependent on the physical layout of your facility. Stacking order is generally a function of your
design software as most of the current wall software has a stacking function that generally determines the
“build” order. Sometimes customers will ask for a specific stacking order. Solutions may include a panel lift
(think ice tongs), hoist (electric or pneumatic), and a frame to support the lifting process.
2008 Panels Plus 2-Station
Wall Panel Line
2008 Panels Plus series 312 framing station,
16 foot long table x 12 foot framer with (2)
two-gun tool dollies and MiTek light bars
(light bars have damage). Includes push
button controls, color coded stud locators
at 16 inches & 24 inches o.c. spacing,
motorized telescoping arms for wall heights
from 7 to 12 feet. Clamps wall prior to
nailing, includes squaring stops and foot
pedal control. Builds both 2x4 and 2x6
walls, requires 30 CFM at 120 psi and 120v
or 230v, single phase electrical service.
2008 Panels Plus series 3000 sheathing
station with dual-beam, multi-tool bridge.
Squaring table with bridge mounted tools
that fastens sheathing to framed wall panels
(2x4 and 2x6) up to 16 foot in length, and
7 to 12 foot wall height. Each beam holds
(24) tools at 6’ o.c. (48 tools total, nails or
staples). Includes pendant control, autoreturn, laser pointer, with HD motorized,
foot-pedal controlled telescoping arms for
wall height adjustment, hand-crank tool
bridge for precise stapling/nailing, remote
fire with offset shift, and tilt function for
fastening seams. Requires 60 CFM at 120
psi, 120v single phase electrical service.
Also includes set of Panels Plus subcomponent lay-out table with pop-up
ejectors, all available stud locators (removed
for light bars), (8) 15 feet long skatewheel
conveyors with stands, (5) ShopNet work
stations with stands, monitors, enclosures
and all available PC hardware, (9) yellow
outfeed rollers, four of which are in a
floor-mounted bed and panel lift. Some
tools included subject to dealer-approved
transfer. Sold for $150.000 new in 2008.
$79,990, FOB NJ
Wood Truss Systems
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2008 Hain 12' x 16' Framing Table
• Wall Lengths up to 16’
• Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to
12’ wall heights)
• Single Gun Tool Dollies (excludes
nail guns)
• Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor
• Ball Screw Telescoping System
(Repeatable to .015”)
• Retractable Plate Clamps
• 110 Volt / 1 Phase
• Includes 20’ of Roller/Skatewheel
Conveyor
$15,500 FOB AZ
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Viking Framing Station
Viking 38’ framing station with walk
through design includes H.D. stud locators
(16” & 24” centers), skate wheel ejectors,
Powered tool carriages with three (3)
tools per side, Auto-Plate Stops, and dual
operator controls. Once staged the framing
sequence is event driven, including 2x4 or
2x6 material size System allows assemblers
to work from both the top and bottom chord
for increased productivity. Builds walls
from 4' to 12’-0” high. System support, and
installation available from the OEM. 480
volt, 20 Amp, 3 phase electrical. 15 CFM
air at 100 PSI. Price: $31,000 :: FOB OH
Wood Truss Systems
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DeWalt Panel Saw
Vertical panel saw, 10 foot long, utilizes
13 amp 120v industrial saw motor, DeWalt circular saw with 8" blade, crosscuts
material up to 64" wide and 1 1/2” thick.
Included PDF service manual. $2,100
FOB QC
Wood Truss Systems
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NEW PortaFramer
16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6"
Trailer Mounted Wall Framer
2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with
Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel
Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed
& Painted White. Galvanized Platform
Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross
Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on
16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders.
Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings.
Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge.
$15,000 FOB MO.
Wasserman & Associates
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WALL PANELS MADE EASY
Carlson 9' x 16' Wall Panel Line
•Framing Table with Stud Locators,
Skatewheel Conveyor & Pneumatic Plate
Clamping
•Squaring Table with Router Bridge
•Sheathing Table with 16 Tool Panel Bridge
•Excludes Bostitch Nail Guns on Panel
Bridge
•Triad CN-4 Sub-Component Nailer
$14,900 FOB PA
Wasserman & Associates
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32' Framing Table
Manually Adjusts to 8’, 9’ and 10’ Wall
Heights. Air Storage and Couplers in Table Frame. 2 Tables Available (1 at $4,900
or Both for $9,300). $4,900 FOB KS
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• Delivery – There are several ways for wall panels to be delivered
to and unloaded at the job-site. The “right” way will be determined by
many factors largely influenced by the expectations of your consumer.
In many locations the combination of an all-terrain forklift and a flatbed
trailer seems to work best. In other areas, panels must be delivered and
set with a crane on site for you to be competitive in the marketplace.
NEW!
New Component Table with
Skatewheel Conveyors
• Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors
• 10’ x 10’ Work Area with Squaring Lip
• Gun Holster & Nail Tray
$7,900 FOB NE
• Personnel – As mentioned you need solid design software which
is available from a variety of suppliers. We believe it is also important
that you find some design and production personnel that are experienced
in framing wood structures to help you deliver a “user-friendly” product
to the field framing crews. Regardless of your current business nature
there in no substitute for staff with wood framing experience, and a firsthand knowledge of framing practices and preferences in you market. It
is crucial that you do your “homework” in this area.
Our objective in this two-part series was to help you determine
what strategy you should have relative to the growing market segment
that manufactured wall panels represent. If your current status includes
building or planning to build wall panels, we hope that we have helped
you to identify the fundamental elements of wall panel production. There
would of course be more to discuss to plan a manufacturing operation,
(such as building size and material flow!) but that is best left to individual
consultation with knowledgeable, SBCA affiliated industry professionals.
Thanks!
Joe Halteman
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2014 Triad Raked Wall Table and Econo-Framer
New Panels Plus Wall Panel Framing Equipment
2014 Triad model Specialty Rake Wall Framing Table can build both raked and standard
flat plate wall panels. Steel construction, 30" working height off of floor, wall heights of
5'-0" to 40'-0", table length of 16'-6". Rake adjustable from 0 to 12/12 pitch. Includes
continuous squaring lip, floor grates 8 1/2" above floor, stud locators, manual height
adjustment with 16'-6" of travel, adjustable squaring stops and center support bars,
electric motor drive with gear box and torque limiter for clamping and squaring the
panel. Table has (5) pop-up conveyors for material transfer and includes all available
spare stops, spacers, bolts and one user manual. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI
air required. Sold new for US$53,000.
Price: $41,450 Base
Location: MN
Includes 2013 Triad Econo-Framer table. The Econo-Framer is 18 ft. long and builds
walls from 7 ft. to 12 ft. high. Features power height adjustment, pop-up ejection
conveyors at top and bottom plate areas, 16" o/c color coded stud locators, and includes
manual and all available spare stud locators. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air
required. $56,990, FOB Location: ME.
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1999 ASI/Haulin 42'-60'
Expandable Roll-Off Trailer (Reduced)
Hydraulic Lift Neck. Sliding Tandem Axles.
Air Lift Load Control. DOT is not current.
$6,900, FOB IL
Wasserman & Associates
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•Low Mileage Unit in Good Condition
FANTASTIC DEAL!
$9,900 FOB CA
Wasserman & Associates
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2004 Hot Shot 43' Roll-Off Trailer
Hydraulic Raised Roller Bed. GVWR:
24,000 Lbs. Tandem Axle. Tires: 23516. Electric Brakes. Headache Rack.
Manufactured by R & R Truck & Trailer
(7-26-04). $9,500 NOW $8,500 FOB IL.
Wasserman & Associates
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Load Lifter T-40 Yard Carrier
The T-40 Modular Yard Carrier can easily
move a modular building off your production
line to your staging area in minutes. 50,000
Lb Capacity. 70' Main Rail Length (78'-6"
Overall Length). 20" Vertical Lift. 18 HP
Gas Engine Power Unit for All Hydraulics.
Rear Lift: Six 5 x 20 Cylinders. Pintle Hitch
Coupler. Running Gear: Six 20,000 Lb
Heavy Duty Agricultural Spindles & Hubs
FOB NE:: $19,500. NOW $18,900
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2016 Precision Equipment
Roll-Off Trailers
40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51',
42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80'
Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift
ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic
Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite
Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro
Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System.
Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding
Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting.
Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load
Lifts. LED Lighting System. Extenda-Rail. 4" x 35' Load Straps. Patented
Strap Locks. Strap Winches. Dove Tail
on Rear of Trailer. Hydraulic King Pin
Plate. Removable Headache Rack. 7 Way
Receptacle on Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers.
Sliding Winch System. Aluminum Tool Box.
Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG
Polyurethane Paint
Wasserman & Associates
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1996 ASI 48'-70' Stretch
Roll-Off Trailer
•Sliding Tandems
•Hydraulic Neck
•Tires are good
•DOT is current
$22,000 FOB IA.
Wasserman & Associates
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2000 Prentice Telestik-33
Material Handler
32’-10” Boom. 4,000 Lb Payload. Excludes
Truck. $10,000 FOB GA. NOW $8,000
Wasserman & Associates
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New SL Laser Projection System
New, laser projection system from SL Laser.
Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel
design images accurately onto building
surface, for faster setup and fabrication
times. Each laser head provides 21'
projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights).
Includes system computer, cables, mounting
hardware for attachment to customer's
structure, factory installation, training and
choice of green or red laser. Works with
each connector plate manufacturer's design
software. Modular nature of the laser heads
allows for easy, future expansion of system
length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC
Wood Truss Systems
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Invicta DGI-40 16"
Single Surface Planer (Used)
•15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity
•25 & 46 FPM Feed Speeds
•5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed
•7 1/2 HP Motor
•230 Volt / 3 Phase
•Powered Raise & Lower of Table
$4,000 FOB WA
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Hain 20' Powered Measuring System
Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand
Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops
at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at
10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator
(110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum
Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop
Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional
Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop.
Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty
Roller Conveyor with Stands
Wasserman & Associates
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2007 Univeyor Automated Linear
Conveyor System
$88,990 NOW $59,000:: FOB BC
New Square 1 Rolsplicer
New 2014 Square 1 Rolsplicer splices 2"x3",
2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3-4 second
cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior
to imbedding plates. Features two, recessed,
simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded
motor and sprockets, external lubrication
points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59"
long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and
10' outfeed conveyor available. 240 or 480
volt electrical. $15,500. FOB IN
Wood Truss Systems
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2010 Monet DeSauw
Wood Finger Jointing Line
Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to
Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head
to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust
Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue
Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic
Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4
and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save
$$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste
Material & Produce Straight Lumber.
$58,900 NOW $49,500 FOB IL
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labor by half. WoodRunner sets the pace of the operator, and ensures
accurate lumber selection every time. Visit www.apexmw.com or call
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Reconditioned Handle Bar Router
•New Porter Cable Model 7519 Production
Router Motor
•New Wiring & Switches
•120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM
•Includes 2 Router Bits
$1,650 FOB NE
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Virtek Laser Projection System
(14 Heads)
•1998 thru 2002 Model LPS-2DI Heads
•(14) Red Laser Heads
•(1) Computer Cabinet (Excludes Computer)
$28,000 FOB IL.
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2010 USIFAB Roof Truss
Vertical/Flat Stacker
Price: $63,980 :: FOB QC
Condition: Good
Category: Material Handling
Description:
90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem,
peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss
stacker with electrical control panel and
remote control for operator use. System
includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of
travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine
(9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up
stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite
side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit
with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally
manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www.
usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3
phase electrical power.
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2011 Todd Saw
Notch & Drill System
$75,500 FOB CO.
2005 Lacey-Harmer Sense-A-Plate
Designed to detect missing plates as a
completed truss passes through the upper
and lower metal detectors. From the OEM
literature, "The unit compares the signals
from the upper and lower detectors to see if
there are any missing or misaligned plates,
sounding a missing plate alarm if any plates
are missing. Can be connected to an existing
conveyor drive to signal when a plate is
found to be missing.". This unit is in working
order and includes manuals. Also features
on/off switch controlling magnetic sensors.
Operation signals are visible on control box.
Unit is 2'-2" deep x 19'-0" wide x 4'-3" tall.
110 volt electrical.
Wood Truss Systems
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2008 OMGA Finger Jointing Line
Price: $29,900 NOW $19,900:: FOB CO
Model FJL100M, refurbished by Monet
in 2010. This complete system includes
OMGA JL 100M finger joint cutting head,
shaper unit, OMGA PR 100/3.2 hydraulic
press, OMGA INK F-100 glue station, and
TITEN finish planer of unknown age, used
for producing finger joint stud material from
cut off scrap material. 480v, 3Ph power.
Wood Truss Systems
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Ruvo 2200 Stair Saw
Ruvo model 2200 machine capable of
box stringers only and cuts two stringers
at a time. The saw comes with a year
warranty; 90/08 remanufacture including
new cylinders, valves, tubing, fittings and
electrical. Spindle motors are either new or
rebuilt. The machine has been recalibrated,
all known problems fixed, motor bench
tested, machine cycled and video of cutting
stringer can be supplied. Installation by the
OEM is available at an additional charge.
Wired for 230 volt, 3 phase and 30 amp
electrical service. $22,677, FOB FL | AS
NEW.
Wood Truss Systems
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Cullen Model A40-2 Generator Set
Detroit 12V-92 Engine.Capacity: 400 KW
Capacity.Output: 120/208 Volt - 1388
Amps - 3 Phase..Control Panel..Skid
Mounted..1,200 Hours. 30,000 FOB BC.
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UsiFab Chord Splicer
UsiFab chord splicer splices 2"x3" through
2"x6" lumber. Presses the lumber together
prior to imbedding plates. Imbeds plate
lengths up to 13 inches. Features heavy-duty
tubular frame, dual-recessed, simultaneousactivation buttons, guarded motor, sprockets
and a 3 HP motor. 600 volt, 3 phase
electrical. Price: $8,990, Condition: Good,
Location: QC.
Wood Truss Systems
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2003 Alpine Infeed Deck
2003 Alpine model 210, 6-arm lumber
infeed deck, 3 HP motor, floor-standmounted button controls with forward,
reverse and emergency stop. 17' x 22'
footprint. Motor is 230/460 volt. Currently
wired for 460 volt, 3 phase electrical.
$7,890 FOB BC.
Wood Truss Systems
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2010 USIFAB Roof Truss
Vertical/Flat Stacker
90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem,
peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss
stacker with electrical control panel and
remote control for operator use. System
includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of
travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine
(9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up
stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite
side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit
with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally
manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www.
usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3
phase electrical power. $63,980 FOB BC.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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Metriguard Finger Jointing
Testing Equipment
•Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt
Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt).
•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.
•Excludes Associated Machinery Material
Cart. $6,500 FOB NE
Wasserman & Associates
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2009 EnDiSys / Graco
Foam Insulation System
EnDiSys Model 3004240B. Skid Mounted
Graco Reactor H-25 Hydraulic, Heated,
Plural Component Proportioner. Maximum
Flow Rate: 22 Lb/Min. Maximum Fluid
Working Pressure: 2,000 PSI. Reactor
Portable Dispense System (Manual Contol).
230 Volt / 3 Phase. Two 100 Gallon Heated
Tanks. Drum Agitators (Both Sides). Feed
Pumps. Recirculation System for Hose and
Reactor. 150’ Heated Hose with 10’ Whip.
Out of Service (Stored Inside).
$19,500 Now $17,000 FOB NE
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Metriguard Finger Jointing
Testing Equipment
•Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt
Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt).
•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.
•Excludes Associated Machinery Material
Cart. $6,500 FOB NE
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Helps cut lumber even faster
tHan it Helps cut costs.
Compatible with any linear-feed saw, the WoodRunner™ automated
lumber retrieval system increases production by 30%, while reducing
labor by half. WoodRunner sets the pace of the operator, and ensures
accurate lumber selection every time. Visit www.apexmw.com or call
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Applications make compliance with building codes quick
and seamless
Modern technology helps to simplify our daily lives in many ways with the touch
of a button—and now, today’s technology plays an important role in the way the wood
construction industry is improving speed, efficiency and safety, and even compliance with
the latest building codes.
There is no mystery as to why the public relies on modern building codes to ensure safety and protection
against potential hazards caused by fire, high wind, seismic, or snow events. According to the International
Code Council (ICC), regulation of building construction can be traced back more than 4,000 years in recorded
history and, over time, has become an increasingly efficient way to avoid unfortunate consequences of
building-construction failures.
That said, determining building code compliance can often be a tedious and time-intensive task for
contractors, builders, and code officials. To help make the process more user-friendly, the American Wood
Council (AWC) has developed three free web-, mobile- and tablet-based applications to streamline the process
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The Span Calculator: The Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters performs calculations
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calculator allows selection of multiple species and grades for comparison purposes.
The Connection Calculator: The Connection Calculator provides users with an app-based approach
to calculating capacities for single bolts, nails, lag screws, and wood screws per the 2005 NDS for Wood
Construction. It offers a convenient way to determine both lateral and withdrawal connection values and
includes adjustment factors for temperature, wet service, varying load durations, and end grain. Additionally,
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Now more than ever, complying with the latest building codes is crucial for ensuring safety, health,
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environmental goals that can impact short-term profits.
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of wood products in the marketplace. AWC’s easy-to-use applications help users ensure code compliance from
the convenience of their smartphone or tablet – taking full advantage of the possibilities enabled through
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Matt Layman, Publisher
Week #17
April 27, 2016
Another Dimension
Thought Provoking & Inspirational
Lumber Market Summary
Lumber Market In Swirling Winds
Avoid Futures "FOGGLES"
April and May are peak demand months for our
lumber industry. Those two months are also peak for
production. The historical trends suggest that prices will
weaken in May.
Part of my job is to look for abnormalities. One such
current abnormality is the acknowledgment of
discounted trading levels of Canadian SPF against US
species in construction grade framing lumber. Buyers
are moving towards SPF for mid spring fill ins.
At midweek we see Canadian sales heating up while
stateside mill sales are struggling just to stay warm. As
April ends, buyers are searching for lower prices while
inventories easily liquidate. This creates a rub. Having
adequate inventory for this time of year is imperative.
Therefore, no one is willing to run the risk of missing an
order from being out of stock. On the other hand
margins continue to be very thin and having excessive
inventory is not it desirable.
This leaves our lumber market in swirling winds...no
clear trend, strong demand, ample supply...all against
the backdrop of uncertain, lethargic housing.
In these conditions I resort to historical perspectives
to project the most likely path for the future. That is the
Forecasted Decision Points projection below. The FDP
suggests the lumber composite working lower over the
coming six weeks.
Lately we have been decoding and simplifying lumber
futures. Futures is the only thing in our lumber business
that changes price everyday. As previously discussed,
lumber futures are influenced primarily by hedge funds not
lumber traders. Lumber futures does not impact all prices
in our business on a daily basis. It has no impact on OSB.
It has no impact on southern yellow pine lumber. It has no
impact on Green Doug Fir lumber. It only impacts western
Dry Fir to the extent that it impacts Canadian SPF. It
primarily impacts only 2x4#2 Canadian SPF. On a daily
basis lumber futures only impacts 2x4 Canadian SPF when
prices rise, as we have seen this week. The cash market
lags, even fails to respond when futures declines. However,
rising futures prices can pull Canadian SPF 2x4's higher, day
by day. Why? Because Canadian lumber producers can sell
their production into "the board" for delivery.
Canadian SPF 2x4#2 began the week looking for orders
at $280 fob mill. By Wednesday's close, hedge funds had
squeezed futures shorts, rallying May lumber up to $296.
This allowed mills to scoot higher without sales to justify the
increase.
So why did futures rally? It was all technical. After an
$88 rally, the 50% pullback was to $274. The 50% rally
back up that $44 down leg was to $296. Is that all there is?
Who knows, but I'm a numbers guy...and I suspect so.
Be very careful of foggy markets caused by futures.
Looking Forward...Matt Layman, Publisher
Forecasted Decision Points (FDP) 2015-17
Composite SPOT PRICE Composite 2x4's #2 SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir. (Blue). 2015-Current
FDP's (Vertical Red Lines), reversals or accelerations, since 01/99: 419 FD P's…362 turns within 1 week. 86% FD P Historical Accuracy.
Green Zone=Highest Demand Weeks #11-26; Yellow Zone=D aylight Savings Weeks #11 Through Week #44.
Red Zone = Lowest Demand Weeks #43-10.
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FORECAST SPOT CHECK
Block colors indicate directional forecasts for next week.
Price colors indicate weekly price change this week. Green up, red down, gray unchanged.
2x4#2
SYP-E SYP-W SPF-W SPF-E HF
GDF
7/16 OSB
SE
Last Thrs
445
415
290
365
380
325
Last Thrs
240
Last Sun
445
420
280
360
375
325
Last Sun
240
Today
450
425
285
360
375
325
Today
240
Wkly Change 5
10
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Change
0
(SYP) SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE
SYP-East
KD 19%
2x4#2
2x6#2
2x8#2
2x10#2
2x12#2
KD 19%
2x4#1
2x6#1
2x8#1
2x10#1
2x12#1
SYP-Central
KD 19%
2x4#2
2x6#2
2x8#2
2x10#2
2x12#2
KD 19%
2x4#1
2x6#1
2x8#1
2x10#1
2x12#1
SYP-West
KD 19%
2x4#2
2x6#2
2x8#2
2x10#2
2x12#2
KD 19%
2x4#1
2x6#1
2x8#1
2x10#1
2x12#1
SW
250
250
250
0
NC
245
245
245
0
MA
250
250
250
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EC
225
225
225
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WC
215
215
215
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(SPF-W) WESTERN CANADIAN SPRUCE-PINE-FIR
R/L
450
330
325
435
590
R/L
490
360
360
475
650
Mill prices in No.FL, GA, SC, NC
8'
10'
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14'
400
425
425
450
255
330
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320
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310
325
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565
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435
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455
465
320
345
360
340
325
365
370
360
435
480
485
500
640
595
625
560
& So.VA
16'
18'
485
440
340
345
335
325
435
415
590
610
16'
18'
520
530
360
390
345
375
490
475
660
770
20'
440
345
355
435
810
20'
480
435
395
615
855
R/L
425
320
320
375
570
R/L
460
360
365
435
620
Mill prices in AL, MS
8'
10'
12'
410
390
410
255
320
325
280
300
315
310
350
375
500
550
565
8'
10'
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425
410
425
305
345
345
345
360
370
410
450
425
630
605
580
14'
410
330
330
385
535
14'
440
350
340
430
565
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470
330
345
385
570
16'
505
355
365
445
640
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395
315
340
365
575
18'
475
345
355
425
630
20'
420
320
340
370
660
20'
485
385
395
490
740
R/L
425
335
315
365
580
R/L
445
325
340
420
605
Mill prices in LA, AK, TX, OK
8'
10'
12'
14'
375
380
410
410
245
340
350
335
280
300
305
310
325
345
365
355
525
565
565
560
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10'
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405
385
420
420
245
310
320
310
295
305
320
320
390
400
430
420
575
575
580
570
16'
470
320
330
380
565
16'
470
310
335
420
585
18'
380
320
320
350
575
18'
405
310
335
430
590
20'
415
325
320
370
675
20'
435
315
340
470
700
FOB British Columbia
KD 19%
R/L
8'
2x4#2
285 235
2x6#2
275 210
2x8#2
280 230
2x10#2
320 220
2x12#2
370 230
10'
265
285
290
330
340
12'
270
280
290
335
395
14'
285
250
250
325
340
16'
320
290
300
325
390
18'
295
300
315
315
405
20'
290
305
320
310
440
(SPF-E) EASTERN CANADIAN SPRUCE-PINE-FIR
Delivered Boston (8'-16' R/L tallies)
KD 19%
R/L
8'
10'
12'
2x4#2
360 315
330
335
2x6#2
360 325
375
355
2x8#2
360 375
375
375
2x10#2
410 390
405
410
14'
350
310
330
420
16'
395
390
370
410
12'
330
330
290
340
385
14'
360
360
285
350
400
16'
425
415
325
365
440
18'
375
380
295
340
410
20'
375
380
295
340
410
12'
305
310
235
340
305
14'
305
300
235
350
300
16'
380
385
325
440
420
18'
335
350
270
405
380
20'
375
380
340
410
455
(HF) WESTERN COASTAL HEM FIR
FOB Mill Western U.S.
KD 19%
R/L
8'
2x4#2
375 325
2x6#2
375 295
2x8#2
305 280
2x10#2
345 295
2x12#2
410 325
10'
330
365
290
305
345
(GDF) GREEN DOUGLAS FIR
FOB Portland, OR
Green
R/L
2x4#2
325
2x6#2
330
2x8#2
260
2x10#2
390
2x12#2
365
8'
240
220
220
260
270
10'
300
315
220
300
290
(GDF) GREEN DOUGLAS FIR LONG LENGTHS
FOB Portland, OR
Green
2x6#2
2x8#2
2x10#2
2x12#2
22'
470
455
510
515
24'
470
455
510
510
26'
535
460
490
485
28
530
485
495
495
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STRUCTURAL COMPONENT GRADES
SYP MSR
2x4 2400f
2x4 2100f
2x6 2400f
2x6 2100f
2x8 2400f
2x8 1950f
2x10 2250f
2x10 1950f
2x12 2250f
2x12 1950f
SYP Visual
2x4 SelStr
2x4 #1Dns
2x4 #2Dns
2x6 SelStr
2x6 #1Dns
2x8 SelStr
2x10 SelStr
R/L
516
502
435
418
455
432
503
471
693
670
R/L
538
522
458
400
384
400
542
MSR R/L
SYP vs SPF
2x4 2400F
2x4 2100F
2x4 1650F
2x4 #1 SYP
2x6 2400F
2x6 2100F
2x6 1650F
Chicago
SYP
SPF
546
485
532
450
435
495
465
465
448
445
415
8'
460
455
340
345
365
365
450
420
665
660
8'
470
450
310
360
340
365
465
10'
460
455
405
385
470
440
490
455
645
645
10'
490
480
430
385
370
405
510
12'
475
465
405
395
460
430
475
445
640
620
12'
505
495
445
400
385
410
515
Niagara
SYP
SPF
561
495
547
460
445
510
480
475
463
455
425
14'
510
490
450
410
450
425
480
455
650
630
14'
530
510
455
380
365
400
530
Minne
SYP
SPF
551
475
537
440
425
500
470
455
453
435
405
All SPF prices reflect Western Canada origins and
include 3-4 18 & 20's combined on each car.
MSR SPF KD19% R/L
Western Mill
BC
Atl
2x4-2100f
395
470
2x6-2100f
390
465
MSR SPF KD19% R/L
Eastern Mill
Niagara
Atl
2x4 2100f
430
450
2x6 2100f
470
490
(OSB) ORIENTED STRAND BOARD
FOB MILL
7/16"
23/32" T&G
South
South
East
West
SE
240
400
SW
250
400
North
Mid
16'
570
560
455
455
445
420
525
490
740
700
16'
590
570
510
400
385
385
690
MA
250
400
20'
570
540
510
485
515
495
590
565
835
800
20'
560
540
470
475
460
435
350
Detroit
SYP
SPF
556
480
542
445
430
505
475
460
458
440
410
STUDS
2x4x8
SYP Stud
SPF-W Stud
SPF-E Stud
Hem Fir #2
Fir Larch Stud
Green Fir #2
Wk
17
415
215
295
255
240
290
Wk
16
410
220
300
260
240
290
Wk
15
400
230
310
265
245
295
Last
Year
400
240
330
270
300
300
8'
525
440
425
8'
525
430
410
10'
505
400
425
10'
485
385
400
12'
475
450
435
12'
485
475
420
14'
460
400
375
14'
460
405
385
TIMBERS
SYP
East
4x4 #2
4x6
6x6
West
4x4 #2
4x6
6x6
R/L
496
430
419
R/L
495
429
412
16'
515
435
425
16'
510
420
420
SYP 5/4x6" RADIUS EDGED DECKING
East
Std
Prem
West
Std
Prem
R/L
543
877
R/L
601
909
8'
550
820
Q
600
825
10'
565
800
10'
600
825
12'
550
800
12'
575
810
14'
500
675
14'
520
790
16'
550
1030
16'
650
1050
Year-By-Year Lumber Volatility
Previous 13 years...the next six weeks change.
2x4#2 SYP, SPF, HF, GDF Composite FOB Mill
Chi
450
445
Chi
420
460
East
West
Central Atlantic Canada Canada
NC
245
375
18'
560
530
485
445
485
470
525
490
725
690
18'
610
590
520
430
415
415
505
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Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Average
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
18
265
459
359
360
255
248
183
344
253
309
361
370
305
313.2
23
269
425
390
318
271
263
191
256
252
300
323
362
311
302.4
Chg
4
(34)
31
(42)
16
15
8
(88)
(1)
(9)
(38)
(8)
6
(10.8)
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ID: J12756
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ID: J10542
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Location: Upper Midwest
ID: J12719
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Location: Colorado
ID: J10671
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Location: Texas
ID: J10652
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Truss Designer
Location: New England
ID: J12734
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Design Manager - Truss/Panel
Location: KY/IN/OH area (Confidential)
ID: J12727
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Light Gauge Steel Truss and
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Location: Colorado
ID: J12732
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Location: Texas
ID: J12731
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Location: Dakotas
ID: J12729
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Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ
Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce
framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered
wood products. Responsible for working
with builders and retailers to create the
most cost effective solution for their project.
Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate
gravity loads and sizing wood products to
support the load. Understanding the IRC
building code for wood-framed structures.
Explaining structural framing details to
builders and salespeople. Training other
designers in load development and design
software.
Relocation: VA
ID: C14506
Remote Truss Designer
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of eight people ensuring that workload was
distributed and projects were completed in
a timely manner. Worked with production
manager and dispatcher to insure that
work was prioritized accordingly. Trained
new employees and coached existing
technician in the use of MiTek design
software and encourage them to use
problem solving skills to come up with
value engineered design solutions. Tracked
incident information relating to design and
fabrication issues so that management could
focus on areas where process improvements
or additional training are needed.
As Designer: Designed roof and floor
trusses on both tract homes and high
end custom work. Interacted with both
salespeople and customers on a daily
basis to provide accurate layouts and truss
designs.
Relocation: OR
ID: C14497
Designer/Production/Estimating/Inside
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6 years truss industry experience. 3 in
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starting as a builder, stacker, sawyer,
forklift operator, then into supervision
and production manager. Started learning
design, estimating and inside sales 3 years
ago. All at the same company. Is working
toward an engineering degree. Software
includes MiTek 20/20 & eFrame, Optiframe, and CadWorks. Products include
Floor and Roof Trusses, and loose lumber.
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and his results confirm a solid 3.5 years
skill level but he only had a Construction
Master, no software. Not easy with only 3
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Relocation: AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, WA, AB
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Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer
Wall Panel Designer | Remote Wall
North Carolina
Panel Designer
5 years truss design experience - focused
Experienced candidate in the design and on floor and roof trusses and connectors.
production of a variety of commercial wall I designed trusses and engineered wood
panel jobs; small single and multi-unit retail beams for many residential, commercial,
structures, medical care facilities, assisted multifamily, hotels, and developments. Once
living structures and multi-unit multi-level the design was completed I would provide a
apartment and hotel buildings. Coordinate detailed estimate/quote to the customer, and
panel designs with truss and EWP designers assist in the final price negotiations. Once
as well as loose material estimators for accepted a detailed cutting and stacking list
supplying complete framing packages. was provided for the builders in the shop.
Prior whole house design using AutoCAD. I provided technical support as needed to
Current in MiTek's Sapphire. Some truss builders. Jobsite visits were required from
design experience but focus is wall panels. time to time for updates problem solving etc.
I spent some time training a couple of new
people over those years. MiTek, AutoCAD,
Relocation: MD
I-Joist software experience, not on Sapphire.
ID: C14505
Remote Truss Designer
Design Roof and Floor trusses from
blueprints. Engineer and send to production
finished designs along with placement
schematic and hanger info. Additionally, I
had to engineer LVL beams for floor truss
schematics. Has been out of design since
the crash, but scored "Average" with only
a Jobber. Considering average equals 15
years of experience, he should be able to
get back up to speed quickly. Prior MiTek,
some Alpine and Truswal, CAD, I-Joist,
Beam, and Microsoft Office software
experience.
Relocation: IN, KY, NC, OH, TN, USA South, VA, WV
ID: C13446
Truss Design/Estimating
Truss Estimator/Designer. - Intermediate.
Candidate has 10 years industry experience
and 10 years experience in this position.
Products include floor trusses and roof
trusses. Markets include single family,
single family custom, multi-family, light
commercial, and agriculture. Primary duties
include design, layout, optimization, and
takeoff. Secondary duties include checking
others work, repairs, customer service,
inside sales, field measurements, software
maintenance, training, and filling in for
the Design Manager as needed. Software
experience includes MiTek and I am willing
to learn new software. Education: High
School Graduate and Associates degree in
Arch Tech.
Compensation desired $50,000: Salary.
Motivating factors: advancement,
compensation, benefits, and job security.
Relocation: AB, USA - ALL States, AZ, BC,
Canada - Eastern, CO
ID: C10132
Prior experience: Design wall panels
(some roof and floor trusses) for residential
developers, multifamily, hotels, and assisted
living buildings. I had regular contact with
the builders, engineers, and architects. Once
the design was completed I would provide
a detailed estimate/quote to the customer,
and assist in the final price negotiations.
Once accepted a detailed cutting, stacking
diagrams and other paperwork was sent to
the manufacturing shop.
Thom's Notes: Although the candidate
has been out of the truss design job since
2007, he has remained in an architectural
design, teaching and designing, and his test
results show. Scored above average, faster
than average, and only used a calculator
and CAD. He is one of the best retread
candidates I have seen this year.
Txt: C14465 to 406-210-1226
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Truss Designer | Truss Design Manager
| Estimator | Estimating Manager
Relocation: IL, IN, MI, OH
Manage the design/engineering &
estimating departments. Supervising 3-8
designers in roof and floor truss design/
engineering and I joist design. Coordinate
truss repair drawings and timber truss
designs. Personally manage large builder
accounts. MiTek Sapphire, prior Alpine,
Keymark, TeeLok.
This candidate will work remotely and has
some relocation areas acceptable.
Txt: C14456 to 406-210-1226
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Design/Operations Manager
Truss/Panel - Wood/Steel
As Operations Manager: Responsible
for all aspects of a major component
manufacturing facility, including: profit/loss
accountability, budgeting, inventory control
and compliance with company policies in all
facets of the facility's operations. Recorded
a 4% profit, based upon sales, within three
months of assuming the leadership position.
Responsible for a staff in excess of fifty
persons including: engineering, sales, office,
delivery and production personnel.
As Design Manager: Directly supervised
and managed the engineering department
staff of eight. Department was responsible
for creating engineering and layout
drawings for all orders. Scheduled
and reviewed all work to ensure it was
completed within company guidelines.
Led the conversion to MiTek 20/20 design
software and MiTek MBA for order entry
and quoting. Responsible for the setup and
implementation of updated Quality Control
program and established design and training
standards for engineering staff and lead
production personnel. Worked closely with
manufacturing to facilitate the assembly
and erection processes through the layout
and design of components.
Relocation: MI, USA - Eastern, USA South, MD, VA
ID: C11927
Senior Truss Designer +
Panel/EWP/I-Joist/Framing Package
Candidate has 15 years industry experience,
4-5 years experience in this position, and 10
years in subordinate positions leading to
this position. Products include floor trusses,
roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, EWP,
hardware, and complete framing packages.
Markets include tract, single family, single
family custom, multi-family, and light
commercial. Primary duties include design,
layout, optimization, cutting/production
documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties
include checking others work, customer
service, inside sales, software maintenance,
network administration, training, and
filling in for the Design Manager as
needed. Software experience includes
MiTek, Truswal, Comsoft/IBS, TJ Expert,
AutoCAD, and I am willing to learn new
software.
Relocation: CA, TN, WA
Txt: C10199 to 406-210-1226
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Plant/Location/General Manager-Truss
Relocation: AZ
Over 20 years experience including P&L
responsibility for a truss manufacturing
facility producing $18M, multiple shifts,
150+ employees. Very stable with a career
track from Production. Computer literate,
Microsoft Office.
Txt: C11270 to 406-210-1226
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Plan direct & control daily operations of
wall panel & floor panel division. I Provided
a complete plant layout and directed the
installation and start-up of a 2004 PanelPlus wall panel line. Evaluate productions,
plan and manage budgets and direct QC
inspections. Provided wall panel designer
training & developed design, production
& quality control guidelines. Oversee the
analysis of data and information and report
to upper management. Provided Site
supervision & training for home builders
and framing contractors. Lead the planning,
pricing, scheduling, administration,
implementation & installation of all
products, floor panels, wall panels, roof
trusses & building materials. A typical 2
story house w/basement (1600 +/- sq./ft.)
would be erected in 2-5 days ready for
shingles. 20 years experience including
Outside Sales, coordinating Estimating,
Sales, Design, Production, Delivery and
Administrative functions of the truss plant
with builders, engineers, architects, home
owners, project managers, contractors
and store managers. Established work
schedules, created designs, layouts and Cad
drawings as needed. Supervised up to 3
designers, including training new designers.
Coordinated schedules, manufacturing,
delivery, billing and job sign off. Resolved
problems including collections as needed.
Proficient with MiTek, OptiFrame, and
Microsoft Office software.
Relocation: AK, BC, ID, MT, OR, CO
ID: C11220
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Production Manager/Designer/EstimaPlant/Location Manager
Floor & Roof Truss/Wall Panel
tor - Truss/EWP/Beams/I-Joist
Relocation: Virginia
Relocation: USA - ALL States
Overview:
Overview:
As Designer: Problem solving with Started in production, working as a builder,
incomplete or questionable plans. sawyer, and forklift operator for 16 years.
Verification of roof and floor systems As a working shop supervisor he trained
including beam adequacy as specified by 10-20 production workers over 2 years. As
architects or engineers. Liaison between production manager, he trained, evaluated
company suppliers and customers to local and suppervised 25 to 35 production
area codes compliance inspectors and plans employees. Responsible for reporting of
examiners. Development, manipulation, and lumber inventories and purchasing of plates
modification od estimating subroutines in and hangers. Maintained production levels
computer software to ensure profitability to meet customer's needs. Increased roof
of work. Maintenance of all default and and floor production and lowered labor rates
variable software was kept up to date from through hand-on training and leadership
a codes standpoint. Hardware order and for 7 years. For the last 5 years he has been
inventory control. Taking and verifying responsible for production operations of
field dimensions. Verification of contract entire plant. Accountable to owner for the
necessities and criteria for commercial productivity and profitabilityof the plant.
applications in private, state, and federal In charge of all day-to-day operations
areas. This includes contract negotiations, of production, inventory management,
addenda, plans changes, and documents worker supervision and OSHA regulatory
for proper design, manufacture, and compliances. Hired, trained, evaluated
delivery of products. Company quality and managed a work force of 40 people,
control representative to TPI (Truss- including 2 supervisors At one time had 3
Plate Institute). Including inspections, for shifts. Led company to 28.4 million BFT of
verification of product to national standards. production at 94.1 BFT per man hour.
Estimate, Design, optimize, layout and
when necessary consult with production Compensation: $70-80K
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beams and hardware. Software: BC Framer, Truss Plant/Location/General Manager
FASTBeam, I-Joist, MiTek, Simpson, TJ Truss and Components Plant Manager with
Beam, Microsoft Office.
over 15 years of experience in the truss
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gained while continuing to develop and
Production/Design/Location Manager - grow within the management sector.
Truss/EWP/Package
As Plant Manager: Create programs to
Design and manage all truss operations. motivate employees to achieve peak
purchase all lumber and plates. Arrange productivity. Hire, train, discipline and
payment and shipping. Troubleshoot every terminate employees. Order lumber and all
aspect including machinery. Implemented production materiel. Coordinate weekly
our OSHA safety plan and requirements. production, sales and safety meetings.
Print invoices and remove material from Research cost on purchasing new equipment.
active inventory using peach tree software. Attended monthly city council meetings to
Set up new customer accounts and validate ensure codes were followed. Oversee
credit references. Design wood and steel development of truss fabrication facility.
joists and headers. Assist customer project Ensure compliance with Cal OSHA and
problems for the best economical and Dot. Oversee shipping and optimize freight
practical solution.
costs. Responsible for training leads and
supervisors on company policy’s. Program
Prior: Truss design and supervise. Purchase and operate computerized equipment.
building material. Arrange billing and
shipping from start to finish. From the Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel,
small detached garage to the large apartment Word, Outlook, ERP software
complex, I have done them all...
Team growth and development through
Relocation: CA
effective feedback and ongoing mentorship
ID: C12276
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with: Metal, Polymer
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Designer/Remote Designer - Truss
Relocation: Georgia
Design and engineer roof and floor truss
systems for residential, commercial and
multifamily applications using Alpine
AutoCAD design software. Communicate
with builders, architects, and engineers to
obtain initial truss design and follow up to
ensure proper delivery and instillation and
repairs if needed. Responsible for design,
engineering, repairs, installation guides,
job quotes and pricing takeoffs for some of
the company's largest customers. Inspection
of truss installation, placement and loading
conditions at specific job sites in order to
ensure customer satisfaction.
Txt: C12154 to 406-210-1226
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Outside Sales/Technical - Truss
Relocation: Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, USA Western, Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, Oklahoma,
Texas.
35 years construction experience, 25 in
truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells
Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders
and service the account through Design,
Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation,
and problem solving. Also service National
accounts which involves solving all the
in-field problems. Dealing directly with
the project Supervisor on missing trusses,
damaged, missing plates, trusses don't plane,
don't work, design errors, bad deliveries,
dealing also with the building inspectors,
and project engineers.
Compensation: Mid $30's base plus
commission.
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Design Manager/Senior Designer - LGS
Relocation: New Jersey, New York
Overview:
As GM: Restructured, organized and
currently managing the truss department
for the company. Estimating and overseeing
all truss estimates valued between $20,000
- $2,000,000. Designing and supervising
truss designs for all running projects.
Managing projects including supply
only and installations. Inventory control
including ordering and maintaining approx.
$200,000 stock material. Coordinating with
Engineers and Architects on design/builds,
loading and calculations. Sales coordination
through proposal follow-up's, customer
design meetings and jobsite tours.
As Estimator/Senor Designer: Estimating
and design of truss projects. Project
management. Coordination of third party
engineering, subcontractor installations
and material ordering. Always learning and
looking for more efficient and economical
business practices. Helped restructure the
department to become accountable and
more profitable.
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AW IT IN THE
Safety First!
Safety Meeting Topics
From State Fund CA.
Saws/Grinders - Portable
Abrasive Saws and Grinders
Muchos trabajadores han estado cerca de una sierra o pulidora
abrasiva portátil sin darse cuenta en ningún momento del peligro que
corrían. La seguridad personal puede peligrar debido a varias funciones
de este tipo de maquinaria: la fuente de alimentación eléctrica, un fallo
de la hoja, la rueda o el disco o el peligro de partículas en el aire.
Many workers have been near an operating portable, abrasive saw
Antes de usarlas, las herramientas, los cables y los accesorios
or grinder without ever realizing their danger. Personal safety can be deben inspeccionarse para asegurar un funcionamiento no peligroso. El
endangered by several functions of this
operador de los equipos debe estar protegido
type of machinery - by the power source,
contra la electrocución por medio de un
blade, wheel or from a disk failure or
circuito interruptor a tierra o un programa de
hazard from flying or airborne particles.
aseguramiento de puesta a tierra de equipos.
No se debe permitir a nadie utilizar una
Before use, tools, cords and
herramienta eléctrica en zonas mojadas o
accessories should be inspected to insure
húmedas. Los operadores de herramientas
safe operation. The equipment operator
de aire comprimido e hidráulicas deben
should be protected from electrocution
asegurarse de que la presión de suministro no
by a ground-fault circuit interrupter
exceda las recomendaciones del fabricante
or an assured equipment grounding
de la herramienta. La presión excesiva puede
conductor program. No one should ever be
romper las mangueras, dañar las herramientas
permitted to use an electrical tool in wet
y aumentar la velocidad de operación más allá
or damp areas. Operators of compressed
de los límites de seguridad.
air and hydraulically operated tools
should make certain that supply pressure
Algunas sierras abrasivas funcionan con
does not exceed the tool manufacturer’s
gasolina y solamente se deben utilizar en lugares
recommendations. Excessive pressure can
bien ventilados. Los operadores de equipos
rupture hoses, damage tools, and increase
que funcionan con gasolina deben cumplir
operating speed beyond safe limits.
con todas las normas de almacenamiento o
transporte de líquidos inflamables y seguir los
Some abrasive saws are gasoline
reglamentos aplicables.
powered and should only be used in well
ventilated areas. Operators of gasoline
Recuerde las siguientes recomendaciones
powered equipment should comply
relativas a hojas, ruedas y discos:
with all flammable liquid storage or
• No usar nunca una herramienta sin protección
transportation guidelines, and follow applicable regulations. Here are
• No forzar una hoja, rueda o disco a entrar en una herramienta
some blade, wheel and disk tips worth remembering:
•
Never use an unguarded tool
•
Never force a blade, wheel or disk onto a tool
•
Never use a blade, wheel or disk that has been dropped or
otherwise damaged
•
Never use excessive tool force
•
Never stand in front of an operating tool
•
No usar nunca una hoja, rueda o disco que se ha caído o que
ha sufrido algún daño
•
No usar nunca una fuerza excesiva con la herramienta
•
No colocarse nunca frente a una herramienta en funcionamiento
•
No exceder nunca la máxima velocidad de funcionamiento
seguro marcada en la hoja, rueda o disco
Los trabajadores también deben tener conocimiento de los peligros
Never exceed the safe maximum operating speed marked on
para la salud en el aire, debido a los abrasivos y adhesivos en las hojas,
the blade, wheel or disk
ruedas o discos, y también a los materiales con los que se usan las
Workers should also be aware of the airborne health hazards which sierras y pulidoras. Los trabajadores deben recibir instrucción en el uso
can come from abrasives and bonders in blades, wheels, or disks and de cualquier equipo de protección personal, incluidas las caretas de
also from the materials on which the saws and grinders are used. They protección facial o las protecciones para la vista, así como los aparatos
should be instructed in the use of any personal protective equipment, respiratorios que sean necesarios para protegerlos contra los peligros
including face or eye shields and respirators, necessary to protect them físicos o en el aire cuando trabajan con sierras o pulidoras abrasivas o
from physical or airborne hazards when working with or around portable cerca de las mismas.
abrasive saws and grinders.
•
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evaluations and/or
and/or recommendations
recommendations are
are for
for general
general guidance
guidance only
only and
and should
should not
not be
be relied
relied upon
upon for
for legal
legal compliance
compliance purposes.
purposes. They
The above
above evaluations
They are
are
based
on the
the information
information provided
discussed. We
We do
do not
not make
make any
any warranty,
warranty, expressed
expressed or
or
based solely
solely on
provided to
to us
us and
and relate
relate only
only to
to those
those conditions
conditions specifically
specifically discussed.
implied,
that
your
workplace
is
safe
or
healthful
or
that
it
complies
with
all
laws,
regulations
or
standards.
implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.
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MAY 2016
May 3
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May 16 – 18
May 16 – 18
May 17
May 18 – 19
May 19
May 19 – 21
May 23 – 27
May 25
SBCA of the Capital Area (SBCACap) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament
Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo (M&T Expo)
Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction Seminar at Virginia Tech
Housing Leadership Summit
Bay Area Wood Solutions Fair
Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting
Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting
American Institute of Architets (AIA) Annual Convention
University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 24th Arlington
Mid Atlantic Structural Building Components Assoc (MASBCA) Chapter Meeting
Fort Belvoir, VA
Rosemont, IL
Roanoke, VA
Dana, CA
Oakland, CA
Whitefish, MT
TBA
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Arlington, TX
Westampton, NJ
JUNE 2016
June 1
June 6 – 8
June 9
June 15
June 22 – 23
June 27 – 29
June 30
Joint Missouri (MTFA)/Iowa (ITMA) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament
Building Officials Assoc. of Florida (BOAF) Conference
West Coast Lumber & Building Materials Assoc. Annual Associates/Dealers Golf Tourn.
SBCA of the Carolinas (SBCAC) Chapter Meeting
Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC)
Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention
Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Chapter Meeting & Skeet Shooting
July 12
July 13
Northwest Truss Fabricators Assoc. (NWTFA) 33rd Annual Golf Outing
Georgia Component Manufacturers Assoc. (GCMA) Chapter Meeting
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Clearwater, FL
Fairfield, CA
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San Francisco, CA
Portland, OR
Austin, TX
JULY 2016
Mukilteo, WA
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AUGUST 2016
August 2 – 5
August 9
August 10 – 11
August 11
August 18
August 22 – 26
Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference
Western Component Manufacturers Assoc. (WCMA) 11th Annual Golf Outing
Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting
Wisconsin Truss Manufacturers Assoc. (WTMA) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament
Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting
World Congress on Timber Engineering (WCTE)
September 9
September 14
September 14 – 16
September 14 – 17
September 15
Missouri Truss Fabricators Assoc. (MTFA) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament
Texas Wood Solutions Fair
Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo
National Council of Structural Engineers Assoc. (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit
Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Chapter Meeting & Golf Tournament
Sugarland, TX
Oregon City, OR
Providence, RI
Elkhorn, WI
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SEPTEMBER 2016
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Biloxi, MS
Orlando, FL
Grand Prairie, TX
OCTOBER 2016
October 4 – 6
October 6 – 7
October 12
October 12
October 13
October 16 – 18
October 17 – 19
West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention
Florida Building Materials Assoc. (FBMA) Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo
Georgia Component Manufacturers Assoc. (GCMA) Chapter Meeting
SBCA of the Capital Area (SBCACap) Chapter Meeting
Mid-Atlantic Wood Solutions Fair
ICC Annual Conference with Building Safety & Design Expo
University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Central Texas
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Lake Placid, NY
Charleston, SC
Baltimore, MD
NOVEMBER 2016
November 1 – 3
November 2
November 2 – 3
November 5 – 7
November 7 – 9
November 10 – 11
November 17
NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention
Central Florida Wood Solutions Fair
University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Brownsville
APA – The Engineered Wood Assoc. Annual Meeting
Western Building Material Assoc. (WBMA) Annual Convention
Mid-America Lumbermens Assoc. (MLA) Fall Fling Annual Meeting
Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting
Chicago, IL
Orlando, FL
Brownsville, TX
Bonita Springs, FL
Portland, OR
Branson, MO
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Missouri Truss Fabricators Assoc. (MTFA) Chapter Meeting
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JANUARY 2017
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January 16 – 17
January 31
NAHB International Builders Show (IBS)
Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo
Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Wisconsin Lumber Dealers Convention
Orlando, FL
Bloomington, MN
Wisconsin Dells, WI
February 2017
February 20 – 21
February 20 – 23
Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Iowa Lumber Convention
University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 17th Houston
March 7 – 8
March 7 – 10
March 27 – 29
Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Nebraska Lumber Dealers Convention
National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) 50th Frame Building Expo
National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) Legislative Conference
Altoona, IA
Houston, TX
MARCH 2017
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Nashville, TN
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Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference
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ALPINE’S DAVID BRAKEMAN
NAMED TO RURAL BUILDER HALL OF FAME
VERNON HILLS, Ill., April 5, 2016 – David Brakeman, longtime
engineering director at Alpine, a leading provider of building component
software, metal connector products and equipment for component
manufacturers, has been named to the Rural Builder Hall of Fame. This
prestigious award honors individuals who have helped to advance the
post-frame construction industry. It was presented by Sharon Thatcher,
editor of Rural Builder and Frame Building News magazines, during
a special ceremony at the 2016 Frame Building Expo in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on March 10.
In addition to his responsibilities at Alpine, where he oversees all
work in wood truss design, research, testing and standards development,
Brakeman is active in the Truss Plate Institute, the national organization
that writes the design standards for wood truss construction. He also
has served as a member of the Technology and Research Committee
for the National Frame Building Association, authoring or coauthoring
numerous articles on trusses in post-frame construction. Based in
Alpine’s office in Maryland Heights, Missouri, Brakeman was an adjunct
professor of civil engineering for more than 20 years at Washington
University, St. Louis, Missouri, where he taught a course on designing
timber structures.
“David Brakeman is an excellent example of how the industry
continues to advance post-frame construction through the unselfish
sharing of information and expertise,” said Thatcher. “It is particularly
significant that he was selected for this honor by his peers. While Rural
Builder magazine monitors the system, members of the Hall of Fame,
with roots dating back to 1982 and now numbering more than 100
members, actually nominate and vote for new inductees. They don’t
take their responsibilities lightly, and now Dave joins this elite group.”
After earning his B.S. degree in civil/structural engineering from
Washington University and a B.A. degree in physics from Lawrence
University, Appleton, Wisconsin, Brakeman joined Lumbermate
Company in 1978. He held a variety of key engineering positions until
he moved to Alpine in 1989 with its acquisition of Lumbermate.
Brakeman is one of only three persons to lead Alpine’s engineering
organization during its 50 years, following in the footsteps of company
cofounder William McAlpine and Charles Hoover, Jr. All three
individuals pioneered many truss design and engineering innovations
while shaping Alpine’s strong focus on the engineering services and
principles for which it is renowned.
Recognized for its engineering excellence, productivity-enhancing
software and equipment solutions, and the industry’s best service, Alpine
is a leading provider of building component software, metal connector
products and equipment to component manufacturers. Since 1966, the
company has partnered closely with customers to enhance their business
and productivity. Alpine is also a leader in delivering software solutions
that increase homebuilder productivity and profitability. The company
is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Fortune 200 global multiindustrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $13.4 billion in
2015. For additional information, visit alpineitw.com.
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A proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity for more than two
decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has been a national sponsor of Habitat for
Humanity International since 2007, donating more than $2.5 million in
cash and products. The contribution has helped support numerous Habitat
houses across North America as well as U.S. and international programs.
In addition, Simpson Strong-Tie employees have contributed hundreds
of volunteer hours in building homes and training local Habitat affiliates
along with joining the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Projects to
repair and build homes affected by natural disasters.
Habitat for Humanity International is
a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to
eliminating poverty housing around the world.
Habitat has helped 6.8 million people find stability
and independence through safe and affordable
housing. For more information, or to donate or
volunteer, visit Habitat.org.
As a manufacturer of engineered structural
connectors, prefabricated shear wall panels and
other fastening systems, Simpson Strong-Tie
products are used to attach the roof, walls, floor
and foundation together to reinforce the structural
frame of a home. Although most homeowners
never see these products because they're hidden
inside the walls, they actually play an important
role in making sure a house stays together,
particularly in areas subject to high winds,
tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes.
"Our employees are very proud to support Habitat and to work
alongside people who truly want to build and live in safe, strong,
affordable homes. As a company, we are focused on creating structural
products that help people build these homes and buildings, so we are
honored to be a part of Habitat’s work," said Karen Colonias, president
and CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie.
Habitat Strong
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity launched a new program, Habitat
Strong, to help its affiliates build more resilient and stronger homes
using criteria established by the IBHS® (Institute for Business &
Home Safety). Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to be a major sponsor of
the program.
Habitat affiliates throughout the country are being invited to
participate in training sessions for building to IBHS FORTIFIED
Home™ standards. The Habitat Strong program was developed
specifically for the Habitat model to be affordable and volunteer-friendly,
while offering benefits to partner families that will last for years to come.
“We are very enthusiastic about the new Habitat Strong program
that Habitat for Humanity has asked us to support. Habitat Strong
is aimed at educating Habitat affiliates on how to build better,
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including using a continuous load
path, which we know improves
the resiliency of homes. We’re
looking forward to helping Habitat
affiliates build homes that will
better withstand natural disasters,
including earthquakes, tornados
and hurricanes,” said Simpson
Strong-Tie president and CEO
Karen Colonias.
About Habitat
for Humanity
International
Driven by the vision that
everyone needs a decent place
to live, Habitat for Humanity
has grown from a grass roots
effort that began on a community
farm in southern Georgia in 1976
to a global nonprofit housing
organization in nearly 1,400
communities across the U.S. and in
over 70 countries. People partner
with Habitat for Humanity to
build or improve a place they can
call home. Habitat homeowners
help build their own homes
alongside volunteers and pay an
affordable mortgage. Through
financial support, volunteering
or adding a voice to support
affordable housing, everyone can
help families achieve the strength,
stability and self-reliance they need
to build better lives for themselves.
Through shelter, we empower. To
learn more, visit habitat.org.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2016
Simpson Strong-Tie Donation Supports
WSU Engineering Research
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and
building solutions, announced today that it is establishing an annual $100,000 donation for the next eight
years to support Washington State University construction and engineering research in the new PACCAR
Environmental Technology Building on the WSU Pullman campus.
The donation establishes the Simpson Strong-Tie® Research and Testing Laboratory and an excellence
fund that will support research in areas such as concrete durability, repair and retrofit; tall timber buildings,
deck safety, post-frame buildings, and seismic retrofit. The funds will support fellowships for professors and
graduate students and for equipment purchases.
“We believe this partnership will drive our research innovations and lead to safer and more cost-effective
buildings and structures,’’ said Candis Claiborn, dean of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.
“We are so grateful to Simpson Strong-Tie for their generous support that will help us discover these nextgeneration engineering practices while educating our future design and construction leaders.’’
WSU faculty have conducted research with Simpson Strong-Tie for more than 20 years in a number of
areas, including new product testing, deck safety, and seismic risk mitigation. WSU researchers conducted
leading research on deck design and helped to make changes to building codes to make them safer.
The PACCAR Environmental Technology Building (PETB), which was completed earlier this year, is
a highly integrated, multidisciplinary facility that houses the Composite Materials and Engineering Center
(CMEC), as well as faculty who are conducting research in sustainable design, and environmental science
and engineering.
“Simpson Strong-Tie is honored to support Washington State University by establishing the new Simpson
Strong-Tie Excellence Fund at the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture,’’ said CEO Karen Colonias.
“We are excited about the opportunity for increased collaboration with the university’s highly respected
engineering department on testing and engineering programs.’’
About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
For 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer
and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation,
Simpson Strong-Tie works closely with industry professionals to provide code-listed, field-tested products
and value-engineered solutions. Its structural products are recognized for helping structures resist high winds,
hurricanes and seismic forces. The company’s extensive product offering includes engineered structural
connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral-force resisting systems, anchors and products that repair,
protect and strengthen concrete. From product development and testing to training and engineering and field
support, Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping customers succeed. For more information, visit strongtie.
com and follow us on facebook.com/strongtie, twitter.com/strongtie, YouTube and LinkedIn.
For More Information:
Shelby Lentz
slentz@strongtie.com
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AWC applauds Gov. Scott’s signing
of education omnibus bill
New law allows flexibility from restrictions in
construction of public schools
WASHINGTON – American Wood Council (AWC) President and
CEO Robert Glowinski issued the following statement following Florida
Gov. Rick Scott’s signing of the education omnibus bill, HB 7029,
into law. The bill allows Florida school districts to modify educational
facilities requirements in the state building code upon a 2/3 vote of
the school board. These modifications could include allowing the use
of wood for interior non-load bearing walls in
public educational facilities, which is currently
prohibited.
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AWC hosts resilient design webinar
series during Building Safety Month
Apr 26, 2016
LEESBURG, VA. – As a major sponsor of the International Code
Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Month, the American Wood Council
(AWC) will host a complementary four-part Disaster Resistant Wood
Frame Construction webinar series in May. AWC is also sponsoring
the third week of ICC’s Building Safety Month, “Learn from the Past,
Build for Tomorrow.”
“Cities, states and even our federal
government are looking for ways to build
more resilient communities in the face of
natural disasters,” said AWC Vice President,
“It is inappropriate to prohibit a building
Codes & Regulations Kenneth Bland. “A
material in the Florida building code, if the
properly designed structure that meets
national model codes, and current state building
the most current codes and standards will
code provisions for private schools, allow it. The
Florida building code already provides for safety in school construction withstand the forces of nature better than those built to older codes. AWC
along with protection of wood structures from weather, pests and other is presenting this webinar series to help code officials and designers
environmental hazards. However, certain restrictions in the code that understand how to build smarter with wood.”
apply only to publicly-owned schools override them. AWC strongly
A new webinar will occur each Thursday in the month of May.
defends product neutrality in building codes to ensure all building
materials have equal opportunities. The decision of which building
May 5: Part one will provide a design overview of a two-story
material to use should ultimately be left to those in the position to choose example structure, along with a calculation of loads to be resisted, and
the building material best suited for their needs. This bill is a step in that applicability limitations of AWC’s Wood Frame Construction Manual
direction.
(WFCM).
“There are many advantages of wood school construction besides the
May 12: Part two will focus on the roof design including gable-end
potential cost savings. Wood buildings can be designed and constructed wall framing, roof and ceiling framing and sheathing, and connections.
to resist hurricane-level wind forces in accordance with the codes.
May 26: Part four will focus on the first-story design and include
Wood is also the only major building material that is both renewable
and sustainable, helping schools meet their green building requirements. summation of loads from above and connections specific to foundations.
“AWC will continue our efforts to broaden the ultimate goal of
this legislation – to make wood construction a statewide option for all
public schools and to overturn the remaining ban of the use of wood to
construct public schools that remains in the Florida State Requirements
for Educational Facilities.”
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This webinar series will be using the 2015 WFCM Workbook,
“Design of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow and Seismic
Loads” which provides a design example, helpful checklist, and
background information for design of a wood-frame structure. Using
plans from a two-story residence, participants will learn how to
prescriptively design the structure to resist high wind, seismic, and
typical residential gravity loads. An overview of appropriate loads to
apply to residential structures will be provided. Participants will work
through roof, wall, and floor system designs including shear walls and
appropriate connections between roof, floor, wall, and foundations to
maintain load path.
The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American
wood products manufacturing, representing over 75 percent of an
industry that provides approximately 400,000 men and women in the
United States with family-wage jobs. AWC members make products
that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that
absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art
The WFCM for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ANSI/AWC
engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to WFCM-2015) is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code and
assure their safe and efficient design, as well as provide information on
2015 International Residential Code.
wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also
Participants can sign up for the free courses on the AWC website.
advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products.
www.awc.org | @woodcouncil
MEDIA CONTACT
Heather Stegner
Senior Director, Communications
202-463-4756, hstegner@awc.org
PHONE: 800-289-5627
Education credits will be awarded.
AWC is a Preferred Provider for ICC, as well as an American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education System Approved Provider. Our
education programs are also registered with the National Council of
Structural Engineers Associations Diamond Approval Program.
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The Future of Component Design…
The evidence is all around us that the “art” of component design continues to advance. This I clearly
witnessed last week in a Northeast Atlanta suburb. Down the road from a jobsite I visited over 40 years ago,
a highly customized project is rising (see photos on page 20). In the same amount of time that we designed
just the trusses in 1973, Jim Dooley’s crew at BMC/Stock designed the entire structure - floors, roofs and
walls. The truss design was really a small part of their job.
Joe Kannapell - Senior VP
MiTek Industries, Inc.
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Several hundred miles North in Metro DC, Scott Austin’s team at Structural LLC is also taking component design to a new level on highly
complex, $800,000 town house units. Scott insists that one person control the structural model for a project, even if that individual may depend on
the specialized expertise of other team members. This enables the deepest understanding of these intricate projects and insures the best coordination
of all 3 component systems with mechanical trades.
These are just two of the increasing number of component manufacturers who are stretching the capabilities of their designers to understand the
whole structure. This understanding has dramatically elevated the component design function, especially for turn-key suppliers. A skilled designer
can now specify all of the building materials in the 3D model, including hundreds of SKUs. What a highly valued role the skilled individual can
now assume in the building process; a quantum leap from the humble duties of the truss designer of 40 years ago.
Tales of the
Tried and True
Classic or old?
Broken in or broken down?
Seasoned or rusty?
It all depends on your perspective.
Sometimes your favorite equipment is
your oldest equipment – but how old is
it? And how does it compare to others’
go-to machinery? Let’s find out! In the
coming months, we hope you’ll share
your thoughts and tales, anecdotes and
antidotes, and maybe a picture or two.
To tell us how your tried and true
machinery still does the job right,
Design of the Day
simply send an email to:
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we’ll capture the highlights.
Featured Today - Truss Canopy Over Truss Fabrication Area
Photo courtesy of Dean Rana, President of
Truss Fab Components in Glendale, AZ
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