Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Open-Web Wood Floor Truss with Strongback Stiffener

14 in deep wood-web metal-plated trusses at 19.2 in O.C., 2x6 vertical strongback

Time: 1 h 45 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 56 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Never cut, drill, or notch any chord or metal plate of an engineered wood truss.
Walk only on fully braced chords; unbraced long-span trusses can buckle laterally without warning.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Open-Web Wood Floor Truss with Strongback Stiffener

14 in deep wood-web metal-plated trusses at 19.2 in O.C., 2x6 vertical strongback

Time: 1 h 45 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 56 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Never cut, drill, or notch any chord or metal plate of an engineered wood truss.
Walk only on fully braced chords; unbraced long-span trusses can buckle laterally without warning.