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1 A Manual for Architects and Engineers roof & FLOORTRUSSESDESIGN INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATAAPPROVALSSPECIFICATION & PRODUCTS & SERVICESH eadquartered in St. Louis, Missouri,MiTek Industries, Inc. is the leadingsupplier of connector plates, trussmanufacturing equipment, designsoftware and engineering servicesfor the worldwide component more than 35 years MiTek companies have devel-oped and refined their connector plates into the state-of-the-art products they are consistent anddependable!With MiTek you re assured of the best quality. MiTekconnector plates are manufactured under strict quality control and undergo extensive testing in our R & D s connector plates meet or exceed all building code and industry association include ICC-ES, Florida-Dade County and LA City.

2 MiTek also offers the very best in framing layout andengineering software for roof and FLOOR TRUSSES , as wellas wall panel design. These programs provide our fabricators with fast and accurate layout and engineering department is available to review and seal our customers designs. With offices in NorthCarolina, Missouri, Florida and California, MiTek s professional engineers can furnish sealed engineeringfor all 50 states!Look to a MiTek fabricator for the best the industry hasto offer! This brochure reviews the benefits of usingwood roof and FLOOR TRUSSES , but MiTek fabricators alsooffer a full line of builders hardware and a complementof other building components including wall panels andsteel MiTek, we are committed to providing the best products and services in the industry and will continueour tradition of customer PLATESBRACING &RESTRAINING PRODUCTSTRUSS MANUFACTURINGEQUIPMENTDESIGN OF CONTENTS1 | OVERVIEWADVANTAGES2 | WHY USE WOOD TRUSSES ?

3 INSTALLATION4 |HANDLING, INSTALLATION AND BRACINGPRODUCTS5 |BRACING & RESTRAININGTRUSS TYPES6 |TYPICAL TYPES CONSTRUCTION DETAILS8 | FLOOR TRUSSES10 | CANTILEVERS, JACKS11 | STAIRWAYS ANDSTAIRWELLSMISCELLANEOUS12 |ARCHITECTURALSPECIFICATIONS12 | CONSTRUCTIONDOS& DON TS12 | RECOMMENDATIONSAND LIMITATIONS13 | CONCENTRATED LOADS14 | CODE APPROVALS14 | FLOOR DECKING14 | MECHANICAL SERVICE CLEARANCES15 | FIRE RATING18 | APPLIED LOADS18 | MATERIAL WEIGHTS17 | SOUND TRANSMISSION19 | MAXIMUM SPANS20 | GLOSSARYWHY USE WOOD TRUSSES ?Contractors and builders know thata MiTek engineered roof or floortruss ensures quality and TRUSSES Save MoneyBecause costs are known in advance,there s no guesswork.

4 Your site erection time is greatly reduced anddollar losses from job site materialshortages and pilferage are eliminat-ed. MiTek TRUSSES Are ReliableEvery MiTek truss has been individu-ally designed and that design ischecked and approved by licensedengineers for structural adequacy. MITEKTRUSSESAre VersatileMiTek TRUSSES provide more designflexibility, inside and out, than con-ventional framing. Offering numerouscustom design options, our trussespresent an economical and struc-turally superior method for rapiderection. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS FOR THE HOMEOWNER3 Lower construction costs3 Clearspan flexibility3 More flexibility in architecturalappearance and FLOOR plans3 Easier remodeling possibilities in moving interior wallsFor Architects/Developers Savings in design costs-one basic structural design for shell with minor FLOOR plan variations Better project cost control, with component costs known in advance Better cash flow with earlieroccupancy due to reduced on-site labor Faster shell completion time Using TRUSSES of smaller dimension lumber.

5 In place of beams and columns Greater flexibility in locating plumbing, duct work, and electrical wiring FLOOR plan freedom in locating interior partitions often without additional support required Contractors/Builders Pre-determined, pre-engineered truss system Fewer pieces to handle and reduced installation time Wide 3-1/2 nailing surface for easy FLOOR deck application Eliminate notching and boring joists for electrical wiring and plumbing FLOOR TRUSSES offer better availability and less in-place cost than 2x8 or 2x10 joists Factory-manufactured components to exact span requirements Reduced HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractor time on job No column pads to pour.

6 No steel beams and posts to place Job site material pilferage and cutting waste reducedADVANTAGES OF TRUSSESOVER CONVENTIONALFRAMINGHANDLING, INSTALLATIONAND BRACING*TEMPORARY BRACINGT emporary or installation brac-ing is the responsibility of theinstaller. Temporary bracingshould remain in place as longas necessary for the safe andacceptable completion of theroof or FLOOR and may remain inplace after permanent bracing is the responsibility of the installer toselect the most suitable method andsequence of installation available tohim which is consistent with theowner s (architectural) plans and speci-fications and such other informationwhich may be furnished to him prior to installation.

7 TRUSSES may be installedeither by hand or by mechanical method generally depends uponthe span of the TRUSSES , their installedheight above grade, and/or the acces-sibility or availability of mechanicalinstallation equipment (such as a crane or forklift). The installer should be knowledgeableabout the truss design drawings, trussplacement plans, and all notes and cautions thereon. *Reprinted from the Commentary & Recommendation for Handling, Installing & Bracing, Metal Plate Connected Wood TRUSSES , HIB-91 , by permission of Truss Plate Institute, should be stored in a stableposition to prevent toppling and/orshifting.

8 If TRUSSES are stored horizontally, theblocking should be eight to ten footcenters to prevent lateral bending. If thetruss bundle is to be stored for morethan one week, the solid-blocking, generally provided by the receivingparty, should be at a sufficient heightto lessen moisture gain from theground. During long-term storage, trussesshould be protected from the elementsin a manner that provides for adequateventilation of the TRUSSES . If tarpaulins or other water resistant materials are used, the ends should be left open forventilation. If TRUSSES are made withinterior rated fire retardant Lumber, extreme care should be taken to limitoutside some cases, the size or shapeof wood TRUSSES is such thatsome field assembly is installer is responsible forproper field assembly.

9 Complete details can be found inthe Building Component SafetyInformation Guide to GoodPractice for Handling, Installing,Restraining and Bracing of MetalPlate Connected Wood TRUSSES ,available through SBCA(Structural Building ComponentsAssociation) and TPI (Truss PlateInstitute). BRACING ANDRESTRAINING PRODUCTSSTABILIZER Temporary & permanent lateral bracingThe Stabilizer accurately spaces roof truss-es on 24" and 16" centers with an accuracyof 1/32". It provides lateral restraints andremains as a permanent lateral restraint. The Stabilizer installs as fast as the cranecan set TRUSSES and clips on to ride up withthe truss to the plate importantly the Stabilizer saves timeand money.

10 It can reduce installation timeby 45 percent and crane expense by 35 per-cent. It completely eliminates the time spent cutting temporary bracing lumber and de-nailing and disposing of temporary bracing. The Stabilizer spaces and braces in one step with just a ELIMINATOR All-purpose permanent brace Factory-installed T-BracingThe MiTek Multi-Brace is the all-purposebrace that satisfies virtually all of your permanent truss bracing requirements, yetinstalls more quickly without adding ultra light Multi-Brace delivers simpleshipping, handling on the ground and in theroof system assuring you of a safe andaccurately braced roof unique nesting feature allows for substan-tial material savings since it does not requirethe customary one truss or 24" overlap ofconventional lumber bracing.