Cold-Formed Steel Trusses
Why Steel Trusses?
- Non-combustible, pitched roof application
- Type I, Type II construction
- An extremely compatible substitute for:
- Bar joists
- Structural Steel
- Fire-retardant wood trusses
- Sprinkled wood systems
- Concrete
- Significantly faster to complete a roof using pre-fabricated components
- 100% non-combustible
- Pre-engineered/prefabricated roof framing provided by an experienced professional
- Limitless roof and ceiling lines
- Eliminates the need for attic sprinklers and draft stops
- Eliminates the need for an entire layer of ceiling drywall (in certain applications)
- A faster, safer, more economical way to frame commercial roofs
- Significant installation cost reduction
- Compatible with almost any decking/roofing system
- The industry's first one-hour, one layer UL listing
Our Trusses
Ultra-Span® is the most widely used pre-fabricated, cold formed steel truss product on the market. Our steel supplier, Aegis, provides the widest range of profiles to ensure a cost effective solution - from the smallest mansard trusses to 80 foot plus clear spans.
- Ultra-Span® is the most widely used pre-fabricated cold formed steel truss product on the market
- 100% non-combustible
- Widest range of profiles ensure the most cost-effective solution — from the smallest mansard trusses to 80 foot plus clear-spans
- Complete line of connectors, clips and installation products
- Supported by state-of-the-art estimating and design software
- Complete truss system engineering, including all bracing, connections and installation documents
- Multiple UL® assemblies available
- 100% Prime Steel
- 100% Recycled content assists in LEED accreditation
Construction Advantages
- Reduction in operating costs realized for owner because general conditions fees and loan carrying costs are reduced
- Revenue realized more quickly because project can open two to three months ahead of schedule
- Reduced foundation requirements compared to masonry walls, with many advantages versus 8" CMU
- Meets LEED requirements
- Reduces insurance premiums
- Fabrication of materials in a controlled environment
- Compatible with all floor systems