Table of Contents

SST Truss

General Description 2
Product Profiles 3
Recommended Product Specification 4
Split Resistance 'r' Chord 5
Span Tables 6
General Notes for SST Truss Load Tables and Nail Spacing 11
Weight per linear foot (Approximate) 12
Camber Criteria 12
Typical Hangers 13
Typical Details 14
Approximate Duct Size 21
One-Hour Fire Resistance 22
Erection Bracing 25
Long Span Erection Bracing 26
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1709 27
Storage and Handling 28
*** See Sprinkler, Duct and Mechanical Installation Guide for further
information regarding these topics

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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
SST TRUSS

Flush framed allowing for positive diaphragm attachments to beam or wall.

SST Truss is a structural wood open web plate connected engineered truss used as a joist in floor and roof construction. Its
long span high load carrying capacity is achieved by the engineered combination of face bonding (gluing) and machine stress
rated (MSR) lumber. The top and bottom chords are finger jointed as a continuous member. The chords and finger joints are
tension tested prior to assembly. The webs are fabricated from visually graded or MSR lumber. All multiple web members
are face bonded (glued) in accordance with ANSI 190.1. The webs and chords are assembled and connected with ICBO-ES
approved connector plates that are embedded in the wood components by a series of precision presses. Moisture content is
limited to 14% for maximum product stability.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES
• Longer span capacity yields greater design flexibility.
• Flush framing allows ease of installation and eliminates cumbersome end blocking details.
• Wider bay designs resulting in fewer columns.
• Camber as required by design.
• Conventional framing width of 3 1/2” reduces the span of the sheathing and allows for more nailing or gluing area.
• Parallel chord, single or double taper designs available.
• Continuous, tension-tested chords of proof-loaded and laminated when multiple plies are utilized.
• Specific gravity = 0.50
• Light weight and dimensionally stable.
• Open web allows easy installation of mechanical, electrical and other trades.
• Split resistance (‘r’ chord) allowing for tight diaphragm nailing less than 3” o.c., is available.
• Allows for direct connection for lateral design load transfer.
• Moisture content 14% for maximum product stability.

PANELIZED ROOF SYSTEM:

SST PURLIN
SST Purlin is a structural wood open web plate truss ideal for
panelized roof systems. Its long span high load carrying capacity
is achieved by the engineered combination of face bonding
(gluing) and machine stress-rated (MSR) lumber which is finger
jointed and tension tested as a continuous member. The webs are
fabricated from visually graded or MSR lumber. All multiple web
members are face bonded (glued) in accordance with ANSI
A190.1. The webs and chords are assembled and connected with
ICC-ES approved connector plates that are embedded in the wood
components by a series of precision presses. Moisture content
14% for maximum product stability.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES FOR SST PURLIN

• Wider bay designs resulting in fewer columns.
• Camber as required by design.
• May include factory installed split resistance top chord (‘r’ chord) allowing for tight diaphragm nailing.
• Allows for direct connection for lateral design load transfer.

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 SST OPEN WEB TRUSS PROFILES

SST OPEN WEB TRUSS PROFILES with ‘r’ Chord

Table 1: Maximum End Reactions

Product Weight Product Weight
SST 42/42r 5000 lbs SST 45/45r 9000 lbs
SST 43/43r 6950 lbs SST 46/46r 9000 lbs
SST 44/44r 9000 lbs

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 Table 3: Recommended Product Specification (spec section 06 17 53)
1.0 GENERAL SST Truss and SST Purlin
1.1 Scope
This work includes the complete description of all the components for installation of SST Trusses, and necessary to complete the
work, as described in the project drawings

1.2 Code Approvals

These products shall be designed and fabricated with truss plate connectors to the standards set forth in ICC-ES report ER-5243
and ESR-1311.
1.3 Related Work Specified Elsewhere
A. Carpentry and Millwork
B. Glued Laminated Members
C. Composite Wood I-Joists
1.4 Design
A. Products
Standard Structures, Inc. products shall be custom designed to fit the dimensions and loads indicated on the plans.
B. Design Calculations
When requested, a complete set of design calculations shall be prepared by Standard Structures, Inc. under the supervision of a
registered professional engineer.
C. Special Performance Features
Where the open web truss description is followed by an ‘r’ it is intended that the top flange be reinforced to insure greater
resistance to splitting. The reinforcement is to be factory laminated to the top chord as part of the fabricating process.

1.5 Submittals
A. Shop Drawings
When requested, shop drawings showing layout and details necessary for proper product placement in the building may be
provided by Standard Structures, Inc.
B. Production
Do not proceed with fabrication and/or cutting until shop drawings and design calculations (when required) have been reviewed
and approved by the Architect and or Engineer of Record.
2.0 PRODUCT
2.1 Materials
Top and bottom chords shall be continuous length, finger-jointed, machine stress rated lumber (MSR) tension tested, proof loaded
per ANSI A190.1. The webs are fabricated from visually graded or MSR lumber. Moisture content for all lumber at time of
fabrication shall not exceed 15%.

2.2 Fabrication

The trusses shall be fabricated by Standard Structures, Inc. with quality audits performed by a third-party inspection agency.

2.3 Identification
Each of the trusses shall be identified by a stamp indicating manufacturer's name, plant location, and the W C L I B independent
inspection agency's logo.

3.0 EXECUTION
3.1 Erection and Installation
A. Standard Structures, Inc. Open-Web Trusses, if stored prior to erection shall be stored in a vertical position and protected from
the weather. They shall be handled with care so they are not damaged. They are to be erected and installed in accordance with
the plans and any Standard Structures, Inc. drawings and installation suggestions that may be provided. Temporary
construction loads that cause stresses beyond design limits are not permitted. Erection bracing is to be provided to keep the
trusses straight plumb as required and to assure adequate lateral support for the individual trusses and the entire system until
the sheathing material has been applied.
B. Apparent damage to trusses, if any, shall be reported to Standard Structures, Inc. prior to installation.
C. Cutting or altering the trusses is not permitted.
D. Trusses should be erected and installed as outlined in the erection bracing recommendations.
4.0 Warranty
4.1 Standard Structures, Inc. warrants that its products, materials and workmanship will be free from fabricating defects for the normal
and expected life of the building provided the product is correctly installed, maintained and used.
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 Split Resistance ‘r’ Chord

In order to meet specific engineering requirements,

calculations may require a nail schedule for floor and roof
diaphragms or seismic straps to be at 1 1/2, 2 and 2 1/2
inches on center.

Currently, truss fabricators recommend nail spacing of no

closer than 3 inches on center in a row for 10d common
nails.

Standard Structures, Inc. recognizes this problem and

concluded a testing program witnessed by Timber
Products Inspection (TPI). Our testing revealed that all 2
inch nominal members, regardless of composition,
including Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), linearly
oriented composite material and MSR dimensional
lumber do in fact SPLIT in the same manner when the
fabricators closest recommended nail spacing of 3 inches
on center is exceeded. This problem exists with all fabricators regardless of composition of the individual
truss chord material.

Standard Structures, Inc. developed the SSI-‘r’ as the solution to chord

splitting due to tight nailing requirements.

To ensure a quality product we prepared multiple test groups,

witnessed by TPI. Our testing included SSI-‘r’ truss with 10d nails
spaced at 1 inch and 2 inches on center in a row. These truss were
first nailed and then loaded to
ultimate capacity in our load test
simulator. After loading the truss
they were inspected and in all
cases each resisted any splitting.
Upon comparative testing,
The ICBO approved SSI-‘r’ is
SSI-‘r’ truss revealed an similar to other Standard
excellent resistance to splitting Structures, Inc. products but
and did not split with nail includes the added feature of a
spacing even as close as 1 factory bonded reinforced chord.
inch on center.
The benefits of the
‘Reinforcement’ are two fold:
• The reinforcement discourages the displacement of the top chord
fibers by the nail.
• The reinforcement contributes to increase the chord member depth
which prohibits the nail from piercing entirely through the chord.

The ‘r’ chord test was done on I-Joist. The ‘r’ chord split resistance, to
nailing less than 3" o.c., is applicable to all SST products.

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 USAGE AND GENERAL NOTES FOR SST TRUSS LOAD TABLES

• Straight line interpolations may be made between depths and spans.

• TL values within this table are based upon a typical SST Truss profile with parallel top and bottom, F8 grade Fb
2400 chords. Values shown are maximum allowable load capacities of the trusses in pound per lineal foot (PLF)
based on:
• Simple span, uniformly loaded conditions, and assumed roof applications have provisions for positive
drainage (1/4" per foot minimum).
• These tables reflect SST Truss using a 14” deep end bearing block in a top flange hanger allowing for
conventional flush framing design and installation techniques.
• Other bearing conditions such as bottom chord, cantilever or top chord may be utilized. Actual load
capacities could be less than those indicated within this table depending upon the bearing condition
required. Consult the Design Assistance Department at toll free 1-877-980-SPEC for further
information.
• Tapered and Pitched profiles are available. Actual load capacities may differ from those indicated
within this table due to variety of resulting profiles. Consult the Design Assistance Department at toll
free 1-877-980-SPEC for further information.
• All TL values within this table that are shaded may be increased 7% for repetitive member usage if the criteria
therein are met.
• Self weight of member is assumed to be included in the allowable load.
Sizing floor trusses
• Check both live load (100%) and total load (100%TL). When live load is not shown, total load will control. Total
load values limit deflection to L/240. Live load values are based on a floor deflection limit of L/600 using solely the
EI of the trusses. For live load deflections of L/360, L/480 multiply 100% LL value by 1.33 or 1.25 respectively.
• Where both the 100% TL and the 100% LL values are not shown it is the position of Standard
Structures, Inc. that dynamic characteristics of the floor will control the design. Based on more than a
half century of providing engineered wood products we feel that specifying floor truss members with a
depth to span ratio beyond those noted may result in a floor with an unacceptable feel. Call the Design
Assistance Department at toll free 1-877-980-SPEC for a subjective evaluation of floor dynamic
characteristics prior to specifying floor trusses beyond those depth to span ratios listed.
Sizing roof trusses
• Check the appropriate snow load area (115%) or non-snow load area (125%) value to determine the maximum
allowable total load. Total load (115% TL and 125% TL) values limit truss deflection to L/180.
Consult local codes to verify deflection limits required for specific applications.

Proof Loader
All 43, 44, 45 and 46 chords are
proof-loaded per ANSI A190.1.

Tension Tester
The tension tester is an inline
proof-loading machine that tests
every flange (chord) for
fingerjoint and lumber quality on
all MSR material 68' in length or
less.

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 Approximate Truss Weight

Table 5: SST Truss Weight

Approximate Pounds per Linear Foot
SST 42 SST 43 SST 44 SST 45 SST 46
Overall Depth
PLF PLF PLF PLF PLF
(inches)
14 5.8 -- -- -- --
15 5.8 -- -- -- --
16 5.8 6.4 -- -- --
17 5.8 6.6 -- -- --
18 5.9 6.7 7.5 -- --
19 5.9 6.7 7.7 -- --
20 6.0 6.8 7.8 -- --
21 6.0 6.8 8.0 -- --
22 6.1 6.8 8.0 -- --
23 6.1 6.8 8.0 -- --
24 TO 30 6.1 6.9 8.6 9.2 10.6
31 TO 40 6.3 7.4 9.7 10.3 12.1
41 TO 50 -- -- 10.7 11.5 13.4
51 TO 57 -- -- 11.4 12.1 13.8
58 TO 76 -- -- -- 12.7 13.9
These loads must be included in the total dead load of the roof
or floor.
Camber Criteria

The fabrication of Standard Structures, Inc. SST Open Web Trusses includes the capability of providing a specified camber
for appearance and to help resist the possibility of deflection under load. Camber should be considered on an individual job
basis. Although excessive camber in any product can cause problems in framing, it is our recommendation that the camber
criteria listed below be followed when designing long span capable products like open web trusses. Inadequate camber can
cause significant problems in the case of flat roofs, for example, where other considerations like improper drainage could
create ponding of water and result in overloads (refer to building code for special considerations for flat roof designs).
Camber selection in structural members should include consideration for matching requirements of adjacent components of
different lengths.

Table 6: Camber Criteria

Minimum
Recommended
Location Application Recommended
Camber
Camber
Snow Load Locations Sloped Roofs (1/4" per foot min.) DL∆ + 1/2 LL∆ DL∆ + 1/4 LL∆
Roof
All Non-Snow Load Locations All Roofs 1 1/2 DL∆ 1 1/4 DL∆
Floor All Floors All floors > 24 feet 1 1/2 DL∆ 1 DL∆
DL∆ Dead Load Deflection Note: Movable partition loads are
LL∆ Live Load Deflection not to be considered in this policy.
SSI recommends camber for floors with spans =< 24 feet to be zero, spans > 24 feet to be 3000' radius.
See Local Code Authorities for other requirements.

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 Table 7: SST Truss Hangers
Stirrup Top Flange Hanger Load Capacities
Hanger Dimensions (in) Dimensions (in) Nailing (lbs)
Type Top Gravity Uplift
H B L FD FH Stirrup
Flange Load Load
TXCI414 14 3 7 2.5 2.5 2-10d 2-10d 3600 325
TXDI414 14 3 10 2.25 2.75 4-N20A 2-10d 5000 325
TGLT414B3 14 3 10 2.5 3.5 10-N54A 6-16d 7190 1194
TGLT414B5 14 5 10 2.5 3.5 10-N54A 6-N54A 8600 1555
THGLT414B6 14 6 12 2.5 7 18-N54A 6-N54A 12750 1555
1) TXC and TXD series require only top nailing into the support.
2) Hangers by approved manufacturers with ICBO acceptance.
3) All hangers shown are available from Standard Structures, Inc. and will be supplied if
denoted as such in the project plans.
4) Uplift loads have been increased by 33% for wind or earthquake loading with no
further increases allowed.
5) All load capacities shown are maximum with no further increases allowed.
6) All special angular ring shank nails are supplied with the hangers. All common nails
are supplied by others.
7) Hangers can be provided sloped, skewed or offset.
8) Standard Structures, Inc. Recommended hanger manufacturers:
KC Metal Products, Inc. ER-2894 & ICBO 3846
Tobin Steel Company ER-3924
9) Tobin Steel Company hangers are depicted herein.

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 Multiple Truss Assembly

The drawings below denote three

alternative methods used to
assemble multiple trusses. They
can be used individually or in
combination with one another, as
required by the load. Assembly of
multiple trusses is generally
required only when load is
imposed from one side.

Method 1

Method 2

Method 3

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 Filler Block in SST Trusses Headout at Panel Point

Filler blocks utilized in all SST Trusses are fabricated from

Glued Laminated Douglas Fir billets in accordance with ANSI
190.1. Filler blocks are factory assembled and connected with
ICBO approved connector plates that are embedded into the
wood components by a series of precision presses.
HOLDOWN up to 20,000 lbs can be transferred
to factory attached web filler block

Headout at Non-Panel Point SST Truss Perpendicular to Non-Bearing Wall

SST Truss Parallel to Non-Bearing Wall

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 SST Truss in Hanger on Ledger at Wall Panel SST Truss to Wall Panel with Holdown

SST Truss to Wide Flange with Seismic Strap SST Truss to Stud Wall

SST Truss to Engineered Wood Beam

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 Bottom Chord Restraint / Strongback Bridging
All SST Open-Web Truss Series

Table 8: Roof Truss Bridging (1)(2)(3)(5)

Span (ft) <32 32-45 46-70
No. of Rows 1 2 3

Table 9: Floor Truss Bridging (2)(4)(5)

Span (ft) <32 32-45
No. of Rows 1 2

Table 10: Solid-Sawn Bridging (1)

Size of Continuous Bridging
Truss Spacing
(Strongback)
(inches o.c.)
Floor or Roof
12 - 16 2x6
19.2 - 32 2x6
48 2x8

(1) Additional bracing may be required when trusses are to be

installed out of plumb greater than 1/4" in 12".
(2) Bridging required in cantilevers when the length of
cantilever exceeds three times the truss depth.
(3) Additional bridging may be required due to wind or seismic
considerations.
(4) Floor spans exceeding 38' 0" are not recommended by
Standard Structures, Inc. due to our belief that the dynamic
characteristics of the floor will control the design at those
spans.
(5) Maximum on center spacing of bridging is 21'.

Strongback Bridging Splice

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 Plywood Edge Blocking

Table 11: "Z" Hangers (clips)

KC Dimensions (inches) Nail Schedule Design
Ref No Material
STK No B W H TF Blocking Joist Load
ZH241 Z4 12 ga gal 2 1 1/2 3 7/16 1 3/8 1-16d 1-16d 545
ZH3428 Z38 28 ga gal 1 3/8 2 5/16 2 9/16 1 3/8 Staple Staple --
ZH44 Z44 12 ga gal 2 2 3/8 3 9/16 1 3/8 2-10d 2-10d 415

Table 12: Minimum Nailing Spacing

MSR "r" Chord LVL Glulam
Nail Type Nail Size
Face Edge Face Edge Face Edge Face Edge
1 Box 0.113" x 2 1/2" 2" 2" 1" 2" 2" 4" 1" 2"
8d
Common 0.131" x 2 1/2" 2" 2" 1" 2" 2" 6" 1" 2"
Box 0.128" x 3" 2" 2" 1" 2" 2" 6" 1" 2"
10d
Common 0.148" x 3" 2" 2" 1" 2" 3" 6" 1" 2"
Box 0.128" x 3 1/4" 3" 2" 1" 2" 2" 6" 1" 2"
12d
Common 0.148" x 3 1/4" 3" 2" 1" 2" 3" 6" 1" 2"
Box 0.135" x 3 1/2" 3" 2" 1" 2" 3" 6" 1" 2"
16d Sinker 0.148" x 3 1/4" 3" 2" 1" 2" 3" 6" 1" 2"
Common 0.162" x 3 1/2" 4" 2" 1" 2" 4" 8" 1" 2"
1
14 gauge staples may be a direct substitute for 8d nails if a minimum penetration
of 1" into the flange is maintained.
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 SST Truss to Wall Panel with Holdown

SST Truss to SST Truss

at Glulam

SST Truss to SST Truss at

Glulam with Holdown

Wood Brace at Glulam with

SST Truss

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 Bottom Chord Restraint / Bridging
SST Purlin Truss System
Installation bracing and installation procedures are the responsibility of the installer. All bracing shown on the placement
drawings provided by Standard Structures, Inc. is integral to the SST Truss system and is not temporary or installation
bracing. The SST Truss will not safely support loads until they are fully attached to bearing walls or beams, and sheathing is
properly installed.

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 Approximate Duct Sizes

Table 13: Approximate SST Duct Sizes

Truss Round Duct Size
Depth (Inches)
(Inches) SST-42 SST-43 SST-44 SST-45 SST-46
14 7 5 -- -- --
16 8 6 -- -- --
18 9 7 6 -- --
20 10 8 7 -- --
22 8 7 6 6 5
24 9 8 7 7 6
26 10 9 8 8 7
28 11 10 9 9 8
30 12 11 10 10 9
32 13 12 11 11 10
34 14 13 12 11 11
36 15 14 13 12 12
38 11 11 10 10 9
40 12 12 11 10 10
42 N/A 12 12 11 11
44 N/A 13 12 12 11
46 N/A 14 13 13 12
48 N/A 15 14 13 13
50 N/A 15 15 14 14
Based on duct without insulation.
Based on 2x web members.
Thicker webs require smaller duct than scheduled.
Consult SSI for duct sizes not shown here
For square ducting, multiply the round size by 0.75.

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 Fire
One-Hour Fire Resistance

A. Floor-Ceiling
Assembly

Ceiling: Two layers of 1/2 inch type X gypsum wallboard applied perpendicular to trusses. Base layer end
joints staggered 24 inches and all face layer joints offset 24 inches for the joints of the base layer. Base
layer attached to bottom chord with 1 1/4 inch type S drywall screws 24 inches on center. Face layer
attached with 1 7/8 inch type S drywall screws 12 inches on center. In addition, 1 1/2 inch type G drywall
screws spaced 12 inches on center are placed 3 inches back from each side of the face layer end joint.

Trusses: Chord and web members are fabricated from 2x4 lumber with 20 gauge steel connector plates
that have a minimum tooth length of 5/16 inch. Plate design values shall be based upon a safety factor of
4. Trusses are spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center and have a minimum depth of 12 inches.

Flooring: 15/32 inch T & G plywood with exterior glue or APA rated structural use panel (Exposure 1)
applied at right angles to top of trusses with 6d common nails at 6 inches on center. End joints of plywood
or APA rated structural use panel (Exposure 1) to occur on top chord and are to be staggered 48 inches.

B. Floor-Ceiling
Assembly

Wallboard Edging Blocking: Adjacent ceiling wallboard edges perpendicular to trusses shall have FR-
Quik Channel Sets centered lengthwise over the wallboard joints. The channels shall be secured to the
trusses with a one inch long type S drywall screw at each end.

Ceiling: Gypsum wallboard shall be attached to the bottom chords of the trusses with the long dimension
perpendicular to trusses. The gypsum wallboards approved for use are 5/8 inch thick Celotex Fi-Rok Plus,
Georgia Pacific Fire Stop C, Gold Bond Fire Shield G, and US Gypsum Firecode C, type X gypsum
wallboards. Wallboard end joints shall be staggered a minimum of 24 inches. The wallboard shall be
fastened directly to the trusses with 1 5/8 inch long, type S drywall screw on 8 inches centers, and shall be
fastened to the FR-Quik channels with Bond Washers and 1 inch long, type S screws spaced 8 inches on
center, driven through the crease between adjacent wallboards. All joints shall be covered with paper tape
embedded in cementitous compound, and exposed screws heads shall be covered with compound. As an
alternative, nominal 3/32 inch thick veneer plaster, complying with ASTM C 37, is permitted to be applied to
the entire surface of the wallboard.

Trusses: Trusses shall be spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center and shall have a minimum truss
depth of 16 inches. Bracing of the trusses shall be minimum 2 x 6 nominal lumber, oriented vertically and
installed perpendicular to trusses on maximum 10 foot centers. Bracing shall be secured to each truss with
three 16d nails.

Flooring: Sheathing shall be a minimum of 23/32 inch thick with tongue and groove long edges. Long

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 edges shall be installed perpendicular to trusses. AFG-01 construction adhesive shall be applied as 3/8
inch diameter bead to the top chord of the trusses and the grooved edges of the panels. The sheathing is
fastened to the truss chord using 6d deformed shank nails or 8d common nails, spaced 6 inches on center
at panel ends and 10 inches on center in the field. Alternately, with minimum 3/4 inch thick lightweight
concrete or floor topping mixture, sheathing is permitted to be a minimum of 19/32 inch thick, if allowed by
the finish floor fabricator's specifications.

C. Floor-Ceiling
Assembly

Ceiling: 5/8 inch proprietary type X wallboard applied at right angles to steel furring channel with 1 inch
type S drywall screws spaced 12 inches on center and located a minimum of 1 1/2 inches from edges and
end joints. Wallboard end joints located midway between continuous channels and attach to additional
pieces of channel 54 inches long with screw at 12 inches on center. Continuous furring channels spaced
24 inch on center and secured with double strand of 18 gauge galvanized steel wire 48 inches on center
perpendicular to parallel chord trusses.

Proprietary gypsum boards:

The Celotex Corporation - 5/8 inch FI-ROK PLUS ™

Domtar Gypsu - 5/8 inch Gyproc® Fireguard® C
Georgia-Pacific - 5/8 inch Firestop®, Type C
Pabco Gypsum - 5/8 inch FLAME CURB® Super 'C'
Temple-Inland Forest Products
- 5/8 inch FIRE-RATED "T"
Corporation
- 5/8 inch SHEETROCK® Brand Gypsum Panels, FIRECODE®
United States Gypsum Company
C Core

Trusses: Trusses with parallel chords shall be spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center and shall have a
minimum truss depth of 12 inches.

Flooring: Sheathing shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch thick nominal interior plywood with exterior glue and
tongue and groove edges. Sheathing to be laid perpendicular to the trusses, joints staggered 4 feet with
construction adhesive and 6d ring shank nails 12 inches on center. Adhesive applied to each top chord
and grooved edges of plywood.

D. Roof
Assembly or
Floor-Ceiling
Assembly

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 Ceiling: Base layer 5/8 inch type X gypsum wall board applied at right angles to trusses with 1 1/4 inch
type W or S drywall screws 24 inches on center. Face layer 5/8 inch type X gypsum wallboard applied at
right angles to the trusses through base layer with 1 7/8 inch type S drywall screws 12 inches on center at
joints and intermediate trusses. Face layer joints offset 24 inches from base layer joints, 1 1/2 inch type G
drywall screw placed 2 inches back on either side of face layer end joints, 12 inch on center.

Trusses: Trusses shall be spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center and shall have a minimum truss
depth of 9 1/2 inches.

Roofing: 1/2 inch plywood with exterior glue applied at right angles to top of joist with 8d nails.

E. Floor-Ceiling
Assembly

Ceiling: One layer 5/8" proprietary type X gypsum wall board or gypsum veneer base applied at right
angles to wood trusses with 1 7/8 inch type S drywall screws 8 inches on center to trusses and to 2 x 4
wood blocking installed between trusses, centered behind gypsum board edges and secured at each end
to the trusses by nail attached 18 gauge Z-shaped steel clips.

Proprietary gypsum boards:

National Gypsum Company - 5/8 inch Gold Bond® FIRE-SHIELD G Gypsum Wallboard

Trusses: Parallel chord wood trusses shall be spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center and shall have a
depth of 12 inches.

Roofing: 5/8 inch nominal interior plywood with exterior glue, T & G edges, applied at right angle to trusses
with construction adhesive and 6d smooth shank nails 12 inches on center in field and 6 inch on center
along ends. Adhesive applied to each top chord and grooved edges of plywood. End joints staggered 48
inches.

F. Additional Assemblies

SST Trusses may be used in lieu of the trusses in the one hour fire resistive assemblies described in ER-
1352, ER-1632 and NER-392.

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 Erection Bracing
Erection Bracing for Standard Structures, Inc. SST Open Web Trusses is required to prevent lateral buckling of the chord
members while adequate stability is achieved. It is the responsibility of the installer (builder, building contractor, licensed
contractor, erector or erection contractor) to properly install and brace the SST Open Web Trusses. The installer must
exercise the same high degree of safety awareness as with any other structural material. Standard Structures, Inc. does not
intend that the recommendations made herein be interpreted as superior to the Erection Engineer's design specification for
handling, installing and bracing wood trusses for a particular roof or floor.

The following suggested erection bracing is based upon the recommendations of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI) as
summarized in the HIB-91 publication that accompanies all deliveries to the job-site. This erection bracing assumes the
trusses are spaced at 24" on center or less, including the use of all of the following:
• 2x4 strut bracing rows at 8' 0" on center maximum.
• Bottom chord restraints as indicated on the truss calculations or truss placement plan.
• Braced end wall or diaphragm restraint adequate to support the 2x4 strut bracing rows.
• All hangers to be fully nailed. Struts to be attached with 2-16d min.

All trusses are unstable laterally until properly braced. The longer the span the more care that is required. Adequate
restraint is necessary at all stages of construction. Complete stability is not achieved until the bracing and sheathing is
completely installed and properly fastened. Erection bracing and procedures, as well as safety of the workers, are the
responsibility of the installer.

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 Long-Span Erection Bracing

1. Installation of long-span open web trusses requires special techniques but does not require special crews to
insure safe installation.
2. Using modular installation procedures saves time and significantly reduces risk of breakage and / or injuries.
3. It is the responsibility of the installer to insure adequate bracing and bridging is utilized to prevent racking and to
use stringers under top chords as lateral lift points for the modules.
4. The trusses are lifted into place in semi-rigid modules with half the plywood and all bridging permanently
attached to the trusses. Use of a spreader bar on third of the length of the trusses (as shown), with guide ropes
at each end, will prevent possible roll-over of trusses otherwise individually installed. One person is to be

positioned at each guideline and at least two people at the insertion locations on the walls to accurately spot the
correct layout points.
5. Alternate plywood sheets are left unattached (and in position) so they can be shifted to adjacent trusses/ledgers
for staggered attachment per plans and fully nailed into place after being set on the walls. This job has bearing
blocks on both ends so it will be difficult to position without wall clearance.
6. Safety of workmen and prevention of damage to the trusses or building is paramount and should be stressed
continually during the erection process.
7. Manual jig built on the ground to construct the modules must be adequate to support the weight of the trusses,
materials and bracing rigidly during construction. All five modules can be constructed and set aside until crane
is positioned for the final installation, thus saving time and labor.
8. Do not allow workmen to ride module into the air or walk on modules until shear panels and wall bracing are
fully installed. Placement and alignment of plywood panels is critical to a smooth installation. When done
precisely, installation will proceed quickly.
9. Adjacent modules must have alternate sheets nailed to modules to allow shifting and meshing of plywood to
next module. Plywood sheets must be staggered per structural plans.
10. Open-web trusses in lengths over 50 feet are unstable.

If you have questions please contact Design Assistance at (877)980-SPEC (7732)

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 Joist, Trusses, and Beams shall be erected and installed per the
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1709.

a) No building, structure, or part thereof, or any temporary support or scaffolding in connection

therewith shall be loaded in excess of its designated capacity.

b) Bracing
1) Trusses and Beams shall be braced laterally and progressively during
construction to prevent buckling or overturning.

2) The first member shall be plumbed, connected, braced and/or guyed against
shifting before succeeding members are erected and secured to it.

3) The total system shall be adequately braced and stablized to the foundation, to
suitable anchors buried in the ground, or by equivalent method(s).

4) Beams, trusses and other material being lifted and placed by cranes or other
hoisting apparatus shall not be released by the crane or hoisting apparatus until
the person detaching the load has verified that the load has been secured or
supported to prevent inadvertent movement.

c) Wood Floor Construction

1) In the erection of a building having double wood floor construction, the rough
flooring shall be completed as the building progresses, including the tier below
the one on which floor joists are being installed.

2) For single wood floor or other flooring systems, the floor immediately the story
where the floor joists are being installed shall be kept planked or decked over.

3) Erection Guide for Trusses and Beams Over 25 Feet Long. The employer shall
provide an erection plan and procedure prepared by a civil engineer currently
registered in California which shall be followed and kept available on the job site
for inspection by the Division.

NOTE - Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor
Code
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/1709.html

For states other than California, consult local code authorities

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 Storage and Handling
Storage
• While being stored at the job site, protect (cover) products from exposure to sun and water.
• Use stickers adequate to keep products above ground and out of mud and water. Place stickers
approximately 10 feet on center maximum with 2 feet minimum cantilever.
• Bundles are to be stored on level ground.
• Handle SST Truss in an upright position. Never handle SST Truss in a flat orientation.
• Twisting of trusses or loads applied to the web members when horizontal will damage the SST Trusses.
• Do not install damaged SST Trusses.
• Do not open bundles until time for installation. Use care when handling bundles and individual SST
Trusses to prevent injury to handlers or damage by forklift or cranes.
• Stacking of bundles is permitted if an adequate number of stickers is provided to prevent damage and
normal safety precautions are followed.
• All glue used in SST Truss is waterproof; however, long exposure to water and sun will cause
deterioration and checking of wood.
• Do not use SST Truss as ramps or planks.

Handling
It is the responsibility of the customer to unload the SST Truss from the truck and for all handling thereafter; the
SST Truss warranty only applies so long as the product is not damaged or altered in any way at the job site, and
is installed in a workman like manner in accordance to SSI installation guidelines. SST Trusses will be delivered
to the job site in a bundle, banded together for handling ease. To avoid damage, they should be kept in these
bundles until they are ready to be installed into the structure.

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