A.  As a general rule, 80 feet is max. Even knowing this, this may not apply to your current or potential project. There is a number of factors that determine this information and a design of the truss in question is required to determine with certainty the extent of the clear span. Note: Adding internal bearing helps cut down on the weight, and price of the trusses.

Q:  Who can install this product on my job?

A.  SSC can install cold formed steel trusses, we also offer supply and install services for metal deck.

Q:  How do you attach trusses to the walls?

A.  SSC designs and provides truss to bearing connection details for each specific job.

Q:  Can I modify the trusses on the jobsite?

A.  Prior to any modifications to the trusses on the job-site, SSC will supply a repair detail sealed by an engineer. This is necessary prior to any modifications to keep any truss warranty from being voided.

A.  SSC will unload the truck when we are also installing the trusses, otherwise we will coordinate our delivery with the installation contractor to ensure timely unloading and installation.

Q:  Should someone be present when trusses or wall panels are delivered?

A.  Yes, a contractor representative should be present during unloading of trusses.  If SSC is installing the trusses, we will also provide the labor and equipment to unload our trucks.

Q:  What is your lead-time for delivery of trusses?

A.  Normally, we require a minimum of 4-6 weeks lead-time from receipt of contract AND a new and full set of blueprints. We ask that a new set of plans be made available to us for us to ensure that all pertainant information relating to our trusses and wall panels is viewed and taken into consideration when we re-design and seal the approval drawings.

A.  As listed on the quote upon its receipt, we include all trusses (valleys, main, or other specified), clips to attach the trusses to the wall plates, clips for truss-2-truss connections, shop drawings with engineered seal for state project is in, delivery to the job-site and any bent metal that might be required for hips/valley/ridges. All items are itemized for clarity.

Q:  What is necessary for you to quote a project?

A.  In order for us to give you an accurate quote for your project, we ask that you send us a full set of blueprints.

Q:  What type of drawing files can I e-mail you for you to view the plan?

A.  Our design software will read the following files the best: DWG, DXF

A.  Yes, sheathing can be applied during the wall panel manufacturing process.

Q:  What kinds of sheathing can you use on wall panels?

A.  Any type of sheathing currently on the market today. Products such as Dens-Glas, OSB, plywood, NRG, and Gyp-Board to name a few.

Q:  If sheathing is applied, do I need to route my own window and door openings?

A.  No, SSC, Inc. will route all opening for you prior to shipping unless told otherwise.