Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...

Last week I was downloading some photos from my digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mount Desert Island, off the ...

Q. Is it possible to build a multi-story home with no, or few, interior bearing walls or beams? I’ve looked at lumber span tables, and regular lumber doesn’t seem to be able to do what I want to be ...

Last week, I was downloading some photos from my fancy digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mt. Desert Island in ...

A new 60,612-square feet plant and office facility will be opening next year on the north side of Hartford. Black Tie Components, which will build wood floor trusses, wood roof trusses and ...

Open Joist 2000 is the product name for a type of floor-truss system being used in today's building construction. According to the manufacturer, Open Joist Inc. of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Open Joist ...

You re looking at magnificent floor trusses. These are spanning 28 feet, but you can go greater distances with ease. There s no need for a bearing wall or beam under them to support the weight of the ...

Q: Tim, is it possible to build a multi-story home with no, or few, interior bearing walls or beams? I’ve looked at lumber span tables and regular lumber doesn’t seem to be able to do what I want to ...