Question 1

The purlin cups on my trusses are bent. Now what?

Accepted Answer

The cups on our steel trusses are meant to be malleable so they can allow your purlins to slide and and then fit snugly when they are screwed in place. Because of that, it is common to have purlin cups get bent during delivery or while you are installing. No need to worry! You can easily bend these cups back with a pair of pliers.

Question 2

Why is the coating on my trusses not completely uniform?

Accepted Answer

Our steel trusses are dip-coated to protect the metal. This is not a finish coating like you would see on a metal roofing panel so you shouldn't expect complete uniformity on the truss coating.

Question 3

Will these trusses pass building code inspection?

Accepted Answer

Every county is different and you should speak to your local inspector and an engineer before you purchase our trusses for jobs that require permit approval. We do not offer enigeering services and cannot guarantee compliance in every area.

Question 4

Are your purlin boards treated?

Accepted Answer

No. Because the purlin boards are not in direct contact with moisture, we do not use treated lumber for purlins.

Question 5

What do you use for girts?

Accepted Answer

We use 2x6 dimensional non-treated lumber for our girts and 2x6 dimensional treated lumber for skirting.