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Our state-of-the-art saws include the technology to cut any truss or panel member with speed and precision. They also include an entire support team. Your MiTek Machinery Tech Reps are real people available on the phone, as well as on-site, ready to help keep your saws humming and your presses rolling. You might even consider ÂŠ 2016 MiTek, All Rights Reserved.

them productivity, personified. Visit MiTek-US.com to find out more about your personal support team.

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Inside New & Used Equipment .............................................................................5 Saws Truss Equipment ................................................................21 Panel Equipment ................................................................29 Trucks & Trailers ................................................................36 Misc. Equipment ................................................................37 Door and Stair Equipment ..................................................44 Parts House ........................................................................45 Lumber Market ................................................................46 The JobLine Hiring Zone .............................................................50 Available Jobs ....................................................................51 Available Candidates ..........................................................56 Calendar of Events ........................................................................58 Letters to the Editor .......................................................................75

Articles Question of the Day ........................................................................4 Sean Hubbard - SQ-1 ......................................................................6 Advertiser Forum ..........................................................................10 Carl Schoening - Eagle Metal ........................................................16 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ................................................18 Joe Kannapell - MiTek ...................................................................22 Glenn Traylor .................................................................................24 Thomas McAnally - The JobLine ..................................................28 Robert Glowinski - AWC ..............................................................42 Matt Layman - LLG .......................................................................47 Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ..........................................49 Ben Hershey - 4Ward Consulting ...................................................62 Paul McEntee, P.E, SE - Simpson Strong-Tie ..............................64 David R. Bohnhoff, PhD, PE .......................................................67 .......................................................................74 Thomas Mello .......................................................................75 The Last Word

Advertiser Directory Acceptance Leasing & Financing .............................................36,45 Acer, Inc ....................................................................................43 Eagle Metal Products ...............................................................16,17 Eide ...............................................................................27,63 Fitzgerald Group .............................................................................45 MiTek | USP .......................................................................2,22,75,76 Panels Plus ...............................................................................29,35 Randek ....................................................................................23 Simpson Strong-Tie ..............................................................4,8,9,64 Square 1 ...............................................................6,7,12,20,60,61 The Hain Company.................................................................23,37,40 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ...........................................18,19 Triad | Merrick Machine ............................................................31,34 Vaagen Brothers Lumber ...........................................................38,46 Wasserman & Associates ..........5,13,21,25,28,30,32,33,39,40,41,45 Wood Truss Systems ..............1,5,11,13,14,15,18,21,25,26,28,30,39

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Question of the Day...

Why don’t we take vacations more often? Stan Sias

This month’s ‘Question’ is personal, and one that I asked myself more than once while I was on a family vacation up in New England last week to celebrate my Mom’s 80th birthday. You see, we spent much of the time in the mountains of northern New Hampshire, surrounded by a myriad of 4000’ peaks, covered in lush greenery and craggy rock outcroppings. We were in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, where I was born, raised, and called home much earlier in life. As we walked along the paths and boardwalks within a well-known gorge, I asked myself if there was anything more beautiful than this. We were amongst millions of years old granite boulders that were worn smooth by wind and water after being left by retreating glaciers. The water ran cold and pure. I remembered being in this very place years before in the middle of winter and relishing the beauty of the ice formations in the sunlight. The awe of that natural setting could never be outdone with diamonds or crystals.

There were thousands of steps to traverse, caves to explore, and even one that was too small for me to get through (though the smaller amongst us did just fine!). There was a beautiful timber covered bridge and a newer steel cable and timber suspension bridge that piqued our interest as we inspected the construction, connections, restraints and bracing, and bearing conditions.

The beauty and splendor which is nature along with the work of human hands provided us with a glorious start to our family vacation and it might have ended right there. I felt blessed to be in such a beautiful setting and surrounded by craftsmanship and care that has endured generations of visitors. It was in that place that I had to raise my phone camera to take this shot (at right) to share with you. The memory, while on vacation in ‘God’s Country’, of who I work for and who these craftsmen entrust the integrity of their work. Yes, the rafters of the open sided shade shelter were connected to the perimeter beams with none other than Simpson Strong-Tie H2.5AZ rafter ties. The smile that brought me remains. I think I’ll take another vacation soon. Thanks for reading.

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NEW! 2004 Koskovich Omni Miser RT inear saw with roof truss cutting software, L servo controlled angulation axis of movement, includes crooked lumber sensor, print system A (one face), rebuilt Auto Deck in 2010 to accommodate up to 20’ stock, 2x3 through 2x12 material), automated lumber advance (LASM), auto exit roller, belt-style waste conveyor, 5 HP 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor (Windows XP Service Pack Three) with OEM console. Includes (7) spare blades, miscellaneous spare boards, cables, air cylinder, belts, and all available system spares. 120/240v Single Ph. And 208/480v, 3 Phase power, 90 PSI air required. Well maintained throughout its service life, currently in daily operation. Price: NOW $39,450 Location: MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in operation and consistently upgraded this saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw motor, full axis of motion to complete straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor with kick-off table are included. Right to Left hand feed configuration. Includes spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels, sensor cables, and all available spare parts. Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $49,500 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Spida Vector Saw with Mango Plate Marker (FOB IN) $44,975 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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manufacturers’ Clary Shortcutter II Model 329 web saw with single sided setup, four blades, includes drag chain waste conveyor with tall incline. Minimum angle approximately 10 degrees, maximum angle 135 degrees. Minimum length cut is 9 inches (90/90), 18 inch 4-angle, and longest length cut is 18 feet. $8,490, FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System. Lengths to 16’. Ink Jet Print System A (One Face). Incline Live Deck. Bunk Feeder. (5) 2x4 Magazines. Installation & Training is available at additional cost. $67,500 NOW $44,500 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249, FOB: QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $49,000 Base, FOB MO.

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WWW.SQUARE1DESIGN.COM SQUARE 1 DESIGN & MANUFACTURE INC.

BCMC 2016 The BCMC 2016 show is rapidly approaching! For the independent manufacturers, it’s a large part of our annual marketing budget. The event provides us the opportunity to showcase our equipment to a larger audience at a more economical price. We encourage anyone interested in truss & panel equipment to attend the show and visit our booth. It affords the customers up close, unencumbered access to each piece of equipment. We display our equipment with great pride and certainly great prejudice. This year, Square 1 Design is proud to display a complete line of floor truss equipment along with Spida Machinery’s Automated Apollo Saw. In addition, Spida’s new Up-cut Saw with the Automated Plate Marker, for added operator safety, will be featured in the Square 1 booth.

L to R: Taye, Ellie & Adelaide L to R:Fernanda, Taye, Fernanda, Ellie &

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We invite everyone to visit the booth, crawl around to inspect the machinery, and see many of the new features that will be on display. We have designed the layout this year to mimic a Floor Truss production line complete with the Rolsplicer, a Roller Press, Floor Truss

Sean Hubbard

July seemed like a very short month while Fernanda was visiting. I’m happy to say with her schooling and English lessons she has shown tremendous progress in learning English. I believe I translated less than 5 sentences during the entire month she was here. In her country, English opens doors to Nicaragua’s middle class, far surpassing her family’s current economic status. Her sister’s passport unfortunately was not granted in time, so we will try again in December! We discussed her dreams and aspirations; seeing the excitement on her face and hearing the hope in her voice was truly priceless. If you’re interested visit: www.frontierhorizon.org for more information.

Finish Roller, Outside Conveyer, and a Floor Truss Stacker. Come see the unprecedented advances in this custom machine, designed to the customer’s specifications.

Sean Hubbard, 1 Design & Manufacture, Inc.Inc. April 21, 2016Square Sean Hubbard, Square 1 Design & Manufacture PHONE: 800-289-5627

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It’s All About Heart Anna L. Stamm

Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

Each month before writing this column, I reflect on interesting conversations I’ve had or news and stories I’ve heard. This month, however, I’m a bit more reflective than most. I think “there’s a story in there somewhere” though, so here’s the path that my thoughts have traveled.

Reflecting on Heartfelt Times I find myself at a unique intersection. August represents one year since my father’s death from heart failure. On my birthday in September, I will turn the age of my mother upon her death 24 years ago from a heart attack. I’d like to tell a story that sums up some important knowledge that they shared – a wise tidbit that guides me. But I don’t have one. There is no catch phrase to represent what I learned from my parents. But in searching for one, I have realized the message of my life – it’s all about heart.

2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Heartfelt Commitment and Dedication From my parents, I learned to give 110% regardless of what you receive in return. In fact, you should never expect anyone to thank you, congratulate you, or possibly even notice you, but that is no reason not to go above and beyond whatever is needed in any situation. They did not “say” those words to me, they showed me in every action they took. Sadly, that dedication meant that they always sacrificed their own health, because it was always less important than the tasks and people in front of them. Putting others first has a very dark side, which is the lesson I learned from my mother’s sudden death.

At home in Center Line, Michigan circa 1973

Heartwarming Memories Ironically, it was after my father’s first heart attack, way back in the early 1980s, that we actually started to “see” him more often. As a child, I rarely saw him at home because he was always working. He was building a career and providing for his family, so there were very good reasons. What strikes me most about life in the 1980s and beyond though is how we (almost) always ate dinner together. Sure, he’d still work a few more hours from home after dinner, but if possible we all had dinner together and shared stories about our day. Sitting, talking, and eating – those are your rewards for a hard day’s work.

New Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $49,000 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Doing What’s in Your Heart I’ve said it before, I know I’m not perfect. But I like to commit wholeheartedly to what I do and try to help people if I can. So these are the things I know are true: 1. You always try to do what is right. 2. You won’t always know what’s right, so you will make mistakes. 3. You have to trust what you believe in your heart and do your best. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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MiTek Combi Set Web Saw Four Blades Cut Lengths from 2' to 16'. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 220/440 Volt - 3 Phase. $13,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw •Touch Screen Control Panel •5 Axes of Automation •15 HP Motor with 22” Blade •Ink Jet Printer •Auto Feeder (Live Deck) •Outfeed Conveyor •230 Volt / 3 Phase $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1994 MiTek Combi-Cut 4-Blade Saw 1994 MiTek Combi-Cut component saw, model 2000 Combi Cut, serial # CO15, four-head saw with powered angulation, Cuts from 1 foot at 90/90 to 20 foot lengths, angles from 10 to 105 degrees, digital angle readouts, power angulation, power length. Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19". Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and all available parts. Saw in use until end of January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990 NOW $13,890 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Hundegger Turbo Saw The Hundegger Turbo-Drive saw is a fast, accurate and versatile, fully automated linear saw specifically designed to cut structural component parts. Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 5-axis cutting. $208,963 Nicely Equipped FOB Germany/UT

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1996 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Component Saw •Automated Setup as directed by Truss Design Software Output •Computer, Enclosure & Stand •5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 from 11” to 20’ •Ink Jet Printer •Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw) •Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) •Installation Available (quote upon request) FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Idaco Super Compon-a-matic 4 blade "super" Compon-a-matic saw with power angulation, carriage, and air brakes. Shortest cut 12", longest cut 20 ft. @ 90/90. Includes waste conveyor with short incline. 460V, 3 phase power. $8,490 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’. Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $30,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1997 ASI B500 Component Saw 1997 ASI B500, 5-blade component saw, features semi-automatic user interface with backup mechanical indicators, grouped functions such as automatic blade alignment for chords or webs, automatic centerline adjustment of nominal board size, safety fencing, shaker pan scrap system, digital read outs and push-button adjustment controls. 480 volt, 3 phase. $19,890 NOW $9,980 FOB ON Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Spida Automated Apollo Saw The Spida Apollo saw with Automation is a computerized, pull-arm type saw used for cutting either wood truss components or wall panel cutting and represents the lowestcost way to add an automated single-blade saw to your operation. Features include angle cutting from 10 to 170 degrees, 36 inch scarf cuts, patented variable stroke limiter for safety, solid frame and arm design, 17 inch industrial touch screen with enclosure, 7.5 HP motor, plug and play wiring making installations easier and includes cowls for adding a dust extraction system.

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1999 MiTek Cyber Saw

Fully automated five-blade component saw, cutting performed by (3) 16" blade x 6 HP, (1) 20" blade x 6 HP, (1) 32" blade x 12.5 HP. Has PC with Windows XP, monitor, automated or manual part input, all powered movements, cuts 2x4 thru 2"x12", plus 4x2 four-angle floor web lengths from 22”. Lengths cut from 2 feet to 20 feet. Includes dust hoods and under-saw scrap conveyor. 230v, 3ph power required. $28,990 FOB PA

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The Hundegger Turbo-Drive saw is a fast, accurate and versatile, fully automated linear saw specifically designed to cut structural component parts. Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 5-axis cutting. The Turbo-Drive's features and benefits include: up to 4-board lumber stacking, capable of cutting lumber, wood I-beams or engineered lumber, capable of cutting stair stringers, able to scarf or valley cut along the horizontal plane,option for two different types of millwork attachments: can mill recesses or profiles on single or stacked boards, options for inkjet, pen or label marking, option for bar coding, data transfer from design software to the saw, free software upgrades and the use of Board Stretcher technology: boards are cut faster with less blade movements and less waste.

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Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System •Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase) •20’ Hain Powered Measuring System •Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade •Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees •Saw Barrier Guard •Turntable Air Brake $8,300 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Northfield Model 410 Upcut Saw Northfield model 410 upcut saw. Semiautomatic air actuated under table cutoff saw with 18 inch diameter blade, safety guard cowling for blade, 10 HP arbor motor. Cuts from 2 x 14' to 4 x 10". Push button controls. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $4,890 FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Automated Apollo Saw with Truss Software Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame. Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt). Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement. Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform. Dust Extraction Outlet. 20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor. Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Serial Control System. Includes all Plug & Play Wiring. MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software. Add $3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training. Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $275 for Spare Blade. Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide. Add $890 for Dust Collector

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

THE HUNDEGGER TURBO DRIVE SAW IS A FAST, ACCURATE AND VERSATILE, FULLY AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CUT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT PARTS.

Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 4 -axis cutting.

Hardly another “pretty face”, the TURBO Drive is a solid evolution of the popular SC Series saws. This workhorse, like all of Hundegger’s production saws, benefits from their experience learned from a wide variety of wood cutting and milling applications from over 4,700 saws to date. Specific to our wood component industry, the TURBO Drive has been thoroughly developed for world-wide customers prior to its introduction to the US. Regardless of your cutting application, be it I-Joist, dimensional 2x lumber, or any variety of EWP, we have the experience and equipment to efficiently bring your job to market.

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More than history, the TURBO Drive is German engineered to allow for maximum performance in a given application. With this base, precision performance is improved with software optimization rather than hardware changes. This is apparent when the TURBO Drive was optimized for USA component cutting, the same world model saw runs significantly faster, simply by optimizing movements and stroke. For a demonstration of how software upgrades accomplish this, see the “before & after” video at: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU. It illustrates that software can increase throughput rather than redesigning elements of the equipment, your TURBO Drive does not become yesterday’s news because of a model number change.

FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF HOW SOFTWARE UPGRADES ACCOMPLISH THIS, SEE THE “BEFORE & AFTER” VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU

So how much would you pay for software that increases your cutting productivity and keeps your saw current with the latest technology? How about zero? With the Hundegger TURBO Drive, free software updates for life are included with the saw. As software is optimized and performance is enhanced, you’ll never have to worry about what model you bought. For more information, visit http://www.woodtrusssystems.com/ manufacturers/general/hundegger-usa/

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The Approach of Opportunity Those of us who have been around this industry long enough have a general feeling of cautious optimism. We have all been through the economic ups and downs, the building cycles, and all the rest. We have sat listening to economists at BCMC every year. We have read so many detailed articles over the years that tell us to watch this indicator or that indicator. I recently noticed that many of the articles are, while written by different authors, very much the same as those published after the last downturn. So, I’m here to tell you that the best thing most younger people can do is listen to those who have been through it before. And, you old timers, listen to your gut. You know what it looked like and what it felt like the last time. It feels to me like opportunity is approaching. I don’t know for how long or if there will be another protracted economic slide, but I do recognize the feeling that there is an opportunity for everyone right now. We should be taking advantage of it. It seems, that after every downturn, some interesting things happen. The fear that we are still not out of the woods lingers longer than it needs to. As an industry of risk takers, we should start moving the needle as soon as possible. Next, we usually have a large group of manufacturers who are willing to sacrifice profit because they haven’t been busy in a long time and have this overwhelming need to fill the schedule even though the jobs are barely profitable. They consume capacity and make it challenging for everyone. Then builders, knowing there are some manufacturers still taking on low margin work, try to push the market even lower. None of this is good for our industry. I was recently at the SBCA quarterly meeting in Providence, RI. Don’t ask me why Providence. That is a whole other rant and will fall into the category with BCMC locations. But, during the course of the meetings, I had the opportunity to speak with several manufacturers while enjoying a beverage or two. Not remarkably, each said they were slammed with business. They were working like crazy to get jobs built and shipped. I asked about profit margin and they all said the same thing – it is too low. I told them that only they can control it. They gave me a variety of reasons why that is not the case. Some other supplier is low-balling the market, the customers are forcing them to reduce prices, or they’re trying to equalize production week over week and labor is eroding margin. I heard CARL SCHOENING V P

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a lot of stories, but my supposition is still correct. Only they can control the market. There comes a point when the guy undercutting prices is at maximum capacity, thus allowing prices to rise. Lead time is and has always been the great equalizer. The customer loses profit if they can’t get the product within the construction schedule. Being able to deliver product when the customer needs it has value. I have watched for years as a friend of mine has used lead time to improve margin. When his customers call and say company X has a lower price, he tells them they should buy the product there. Then the customer says they can’t get the product delivered for six weeks. My friend tells them he can deliver in one week, but the price is what was quoted. He has built a solid business based on meeting customer needs, but at a price that values service and lead time. That is opportunity realized. When builders try to push prices lower, manufacturers must ask themselves the question how badly they want the work. Being busy and not making profit is a sure recipe for long term financial ruin. A manufacturer must know his costs and must price products taking into account all of the costs associated with producing the product as well as profit. There are a number of things to consider besides material and labor. How about taxes, insurance, equipment maintenance, fixed and variable expenses? All of these considerations must be a part of job costing. Yes, some manufacturers have little or no debt service. That allows them to have a slightly lower overhead cost. Still, you want to make sure you aren’t undercutting the value of your product. The key question has always been knowing what the market will bear. This can be the most challenging part of any business. My advice is: know your costs, all of the costs. Identify your profit expectation and price accordingly. Test the market. Make sure you aren’t leaving profit on the table. Lastly, periodically check your labor formulas, especially after adding equipment, improving equipment, or modifying a process. Labor is something component manufacturers can control. Make sure you are updating regularly. I spoke with another friend about labor and he said they are looking for some help updating their system. He said it was correct ten years ago, but they had never updated the labor factors. They just keep adding arbitrary modifiers that they think are correct. The only way to know your true costs is to examine them regularly. Be ready for those opportunities. Examine your business and make opportunities work for you!

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www.todd-drummond.com Phone: 603-763-8857 todd@todd-drummond.com Copyright © 2016 The most Comprehensive and Refined consulting service in the component industry. No one is better than TDC to provide your company with Proven Results. Two very distinct aspects of the bidding calculation could be costing your company tens of thousands of dollars. If you were shown a better bidding method, would you allow your pride to prevent you from testing it and, if it works, taking the time to embrace it to improve your company’s bottom line? It is all too often stated, “This is the way we have been doing it for decades, and it is good enough.” Good enough bidding practices may be costing you tens of thousands of dollars in additional net profit. Time is money, and the labor estimation in the bidding calculation is far more important than just accounting for the labor cost. Too many managers say, “Our labor estimation is good enough because our labor costs average out pretty well.” Instead of spending the time to make the labor time estimation generated by the truss program accurate on the individual order level, most managers believe using monthly averages is good enough. Most CMs have only made small changes to their dollar per unit labor estimation and simply ignored complex individual time factors. Most companies have about a dozen labor factors in the labor estimation configuration setup that are supposed to adjust for every condition. This is not enough! When you’re serious about understanding the results of your current labor estimation practices, use a spreadsheet to review the actual versus estimated labor time over a given month for each of the individual orders. (Labor time, not labor cost!) Most are quite shocked by how poor their labor estimation is at the individual order level, let alone the individual truss cutting and assembly time. Too many falsely believe that they can use recordings of historical order labor time to develop their own time standards, which is a flawed method by industrial engineering standards for many reasons. Instead, why not plug proven time standards into your truss labor estimation programs? Over 120 different factors to choose from based on equipment and material. TDC’s are accurate down to the truss build and cutting activity level. (http://todd-drummond.com/truss-manufacturing-time-standards/) Just because your competition’s pricing may make it seem like they are a bunch of monkeys throwing darts at a wall, this does not mean you cannot improve your bidding methods. It is very simple and can be proven using a spreadsheet and past orders’ actual labor times versus their true GMs. The key to

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garnering better profits is to win the bids that have higher GMs per man-hour instead of a cost markup. Each order that you manufacture is essentially renting your company’s production time with GM dollars. Some orders provide greater GMs per man-hour than others. However, most are clueless about this concept because they do not track each order’s actual labor time, let alone on a GM per man-hour basis. Too many are satisfied with monthly averages without ever knowing that some orders are consuming far too many man-hours for the amount of GM dollars earned. It is far better to use this simple GM formula: Gross Margin = Man-hours * $ Rate Baseline Sales Price = Material and Labor Cost + (Man-hours * $ Rate Baseline) The cost markup has been used for decades, but it is a seriously flawed method. Every time people test the GM per man-hours against a cost markup to establish a baseline for the sales price, GM per man-hours wins every time, no exceptions. For more about this proven bidding method, contact me for a spreadsheet that proves this concept. All who have embraced it swear that it has garnered tens of thousands of dollars in additional net profits. Now that you understand why accurate time standards are so important, you should find that the purchase price for TDC’s time standards is far cheaper than the flawed methods of trying to derive your own based on historical data or trial and error. TDC’s time standards can easily be proven in the manufacturing area and then quickly applied in the bidding process after confirmation. To summarize, one needs to accurately estimate the labor time for each order and then use it as a baseline to establish the minimum gross margin. Once you pay attention to expected GM per man-hour, it is very easy to understand why it makes perfect sense to lower the GM when your company is only experiencing spare capacity. Your company will begin to earn tens of thousands of dollars in additional net profits using this proven bidding method.

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Material Handling Opportunities Once saw and table setups are automated, what about improving the rest of material handling?

Can we lessen the 5 “touches” involved: fetching lumber, feeding saws, catching, transporting to tables, and feeding jigs? And can we better account for the cost of these indirect labor components?

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Decreasing “fetch” time means shortening travel time. Originally truss plants that sprung from lumberyards used their “tried and true” material mover, the forklift. Later, many realized that forkliftwide-aisles actually lengthened the distance to the table, and they began limiting their use to feeding saws. Inside the plant, carts became their logical replacement. But there never seemed to be enough carts, and finding and delivering all required carts consumed an inordinate amount of labor. Lessening saw feed time was helped by infeed decks. Improving catcher efficiency was addressed by off-feed conveyors. These provided a buffer for the catcher, but his position remained a full-time job. Later, just-in-time cutting demanded a powered conveyance away from the saws. Improving transport to tables has defied even the experts. Conveyor systems parallel to tables were employed with limited success, but they restricted access, lacked the flexibility, and didn’t lessen the travel distance. In most conventional in-line truss plants, with saws feeding material at the end of long gantry lines, there are few alternatives (though Shelter Systems has achieved success with innovative use of combi-lifts). However, linear saws challenge many of the above conventions. They can be placed much closer to the tables, and can be configured in multiple ways (see “U” and “Z” configurations at right). Most linear saws will cut literally any truss part, so no other lumber needs to reach the table. Many component manufacturers have begun placing them alongside gantry tables, so that cut parts exit directly to truss builders (see “Z” configuration). Cutting, automatic marking, and grouping one truss-at-a-time enables builders to often pick up a complete bundle and place it directly on the table. Just as important as the reduction of labor time is the reduction in staffing realized by removing the barriers to efficient material movement. As transport distances are reduced, the plant space “recovered” can be repurposed to raw material storage, further reducing “fetch” time. All of these methods work to lessen hardto-account-for indirect labor. And as the scarcity of skilled labor continues to strangle production, expect many more material handling innovations to arise. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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AUTOEYE TRUSS SYSTEM NOW RUNNING IN 3 CONTINENTS INCLUDING NORTH AMERICA SF022 AutoEyeTruss System is a system developed for automatic production of roof trusses. The system combines an extreme capacity with high industrialized quality. The automatic press visually identifies the roof truss and picks, places, positions, and presses the nail plates to the roof truss automatically. The pressing force is adapted to the nail plate and timber thickness, thus the pressing result is perfect. The system can handle any shape and type of the roof truss and is working with accordance to Eurocode 2010. * High production capacity of roof trusses, cycle time 9 seconds per nail plate * High quality due to automatic production process * Adaptive pressing force, thus perfect pressing result regardless of size of nail plate and timber dimension * Zero set-up time for press * Automatic pressing * Automatic picking, placing and positioning of nail plates, including automatic control system for placement of nail plates according to Eurocode 2010 * Automatic stacking of the produced roof truss * Each nail plate is placed exactly right relative to the joint. The press visually identifies each joint and positions the nail plate exactly even if the truss has a deviation in length or shape * Possibility to log and measure production quantity

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Are Your Truss Builders Guilty of

Plate Abuse? From the office, the sound of the steady bam, bam of hammers is music to your ears – but did you know it could also be the sound of plate abuse? Since the invention of the connector plate, the preferred method for initially seating the plate has been using a hammer. Often folks think, the bigger the better. That might not be acceptable though, so how do you tell?

When hammers are used to preplate or set the connector, it is extremely important that the plate teeth are embedded straight without bending the tooth. Because it’s practically impossible to avoid all tooth damage, the amount of hammer installation should be limited to what is absolutely necessary. Take a close look at your pressed connector. If you can see ¼ of the length of the tooth flattened, then you have a folded tooth. Actually, you have two folded teeth – the one you see and the partner tooth that is folded back under the plate. In this photo, the connector teeth in the diagonal web are all compromised. None are capable of transferring any load. So what is the solution for plate abuse? 1. Train your builders to use only the hammering necessary to facilitate the process. 2. If possible, set the plate on the leading edge of the press. 3. Let the gantry press do the majority of the work. Remember, the floor machine or gantry is designed to press the connector in properly as long as the plate is not compromised or staked at each end preventing proper pressing.

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Marquis 14' x 24" Finish Roller Press Marquis Hydraulics brand finish roller press, 14 foot throat, 24" diameter rolls, 7.5 HP motor, grease fittings, push button controls with safety stop on panel box. 575 volt, 3 phase electrical. $9,990, FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Engineered to operate through all seasons. Sumitomo High Torque Break Motor (no air or hydraulic unit to maintain). 35 Second Cycle Time. Each pedestal will hold from 10 to 25 trusses depending on truss size & weight. Floor Truss Stacker (stack 14’ to 50’ trusses). Roof Truss Stackers (stack 14’ to 50’ or 20’ to 70’ trusses). Agricultural & Large Residential Roof Truss Stacker (stack trusses up to 120’). Powered Outside Conveyor. Control Panel

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1996 Alpine 79 Foot Roof Truss Gantry System Alpine tracked roof truss gantry, 14' x 79' working length system includes (1) 14' x 24" diameter, model 720 gantry head with 7.5 HP motor, (11) 70" wide tables with steel bottom chord, drilled & tapped, plastic and strut above, (7) truss ejectors, (9) receiving arms, 12' conveyor rollers consisting of (8) powered roller conveyors, (26) idler roller conveyors, (1) 15'-6" x 20" diameter, model 705 finish roller press with 10 HP motor, all available aisle pads, jigging hardware, track, electrical S/O cord supply. 440V, 3 phase electrical. $62,990 FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1996 MiTek Tracked Floor Truss Machine MiTek tracked floor truss gantry with pendant controls. Features 24" dia. roller and builds trusses from 9" to 22" depth and up to 32' in length. Side-eject with twin 5 h.p. drive system and dual safety bars. Recently recondition by seller. 230v, 3 ph. $17,990 FOB NC.. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Refurbished 1997 CMF Tracked Gantry System 1997 side eject CMF tracked gantry system with 14’ by 93 ft. working length. Tables and finish roller press were refurbished in 2007. System features (13) plastic topped tables with slotted-steel bottom chords, (1) 24” CMF diameter gantry head, (1) CMF 24" finish roller press, (4) idler rollers, and all available receivers. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. $43,890 NOW $22,990 :: FOB WA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1992 Clark Industries 14' Tri-Axis Press with Kick-Leg Table Model 4000 Gantry Press (14’) with Joystick Control, Ride Platform & Floor Track. 20 HP Hydraulic Pump Motor. 16” x 19” Pressing Platen. Kicklegs & End Stands for 12’ x 50’ Table. Combination Steel/Wood & Plastic Top with Jig Bars $28,000 FOB MI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1983 Jager Travelmatic Mini III Hydraulic Bridge Press Designed for smaller trusses the system is capable of handling 2”x4” and 4”x2” Check out trusses with no adjustment, ideal for hips, our Used & jacks, and valley-sets. No finish press Reconditioned Equipment required, system consists of a 6’ x 40’ Listings! drilled & tapped steel table, table guided press head (trackless), with a 6’x12” press platten, riding operator platform and all Machinery ~ Supplies available jig hardware. 575 volt, 3 phase ~Since 1927~ electrical. Price: $13,890 NOW $9,890 :: FOB ON. Wood Truss Systems Toll free 800-344-EIDE | www.eidemachinery.com 765-751-9990 3219 North Second Street Minneapolis, MN 55411-0397 www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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New Square 1 Short Roof Truss Finish Press Four-foot* wide x 3 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor with integrated brake, and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 114 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars, and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: Other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls available at an additional charge. 208, 240, 480 volt electrical. $15,750 FOB IN

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Consider Panels Plus wall panel assembly equipment for manufacturers of wood or steel wall panels, floor-panels, and related framing components. Panels Plus is an employee owned, ISO certified, manufacturing company that builds state-of-the-art equipment featuring durable construction, with fit and finish second to none in the structural building component industry. The referenced base framing table allows you to assemble from 7-12 foot wall heights, at industry standard 16 foot lengths, at a working height of 29 to 32 inches. This framer design includes controls at each end of table, squaring stops and pneumatic clamping for consistent wall panel quality. Frames 2x4 or 2 x 6 walls, with color-coded, steel stud locators at 16 and 24 inches O.C. spacing. Includes pop-up skate wheels for easy transfer of completed wall frame. Framing table can be configured to receive wall framing light bars, other options include custom buildable wall heights, lengths and auto-indexing of optional 2 or 3 tool carriages.

1998 Triad 10' x 16' Econ-O-Framer w/ HBR & WPL Powered Width Adjustment from 6’-9” to 10’-3” Air Activated Pop-Up Rollers 20’ Roller Conveyor with Stands Excludes Tool Dollies and Nail Guns 2014 Panels Plus Handle Bar Router 2014 Panels Plus Wall Panel Lift. $8,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Additionally from Panels Plus are sheathing tables with features that include foot pedal control at squaring end of table, with squaring stops, roller conveyors at both sides, single pendant controls for bridge, tool spacing at 6 inch centers with 3 inch bridge shift for offset nailing. Tool bridges can accommodate from 2 x 4 to 2 x 8 walls, with seam tilt being standard equipment Panels Plus Tool Bridges are available with single beam or dual beam design for two different tool mounts on one bridge. Squaring stations, sub-component tables, conveyors and panel lifts are also available to complete the configuration of the wall panel assembly line. Price includes factory installation and training. 50 CFM at 120 psi air. 120 or 230 volt, 1 phase electrical.

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NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors • Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors • 10’ x 10’ Work Area with Squaring Lip • Gun Holster & Nail Tray

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2008 Hain 12' x 16' Framing Table • Wall Lengths up to 16’ • Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’ wall heights) • Single Gun Tool Dollies (excludes nail guns) • Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor • Ball Screw Telescoping System (Repeatable to .015”) • Retractable Plate Clamps • 110 Volt / 1 Phase • Includes 20’ of Roller/Skatewheel Conveyor $15,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Triad 3-Station Wall Panel Line Used Triad equipment includes (1) model DQ Framer with stud locators at 16" and 24", tool dollies and skate wheel lift-outs, (1) DQ Squaring table and router bridge with auto-return, 10'-3" wall height x 16' panel length, (1) Gen II model SQ squaring table with single-beam, multi-tool bridge with auto return and laser pointer, stitch function, manual travel control, (19) mounts and (19) Bostitch staple tools. Squaring and sheathing tables are installed in-line to allow for longer panels. System includes Triad panel lift, electric hoist and (1) Gen II SH sheathing table (shown outdoors, in poor condition). 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air. $65,290 $52,990 Condition: Good FOB: TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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FEATURES One Tool System (Change from Staples to Nails in Minutes) Programmable Fastener Patterns wit PLC Touch Pad Entry Accommodates 2”x4” and 2”x6” Walls Straight Line Stitching Away and Towards You Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams to Eliminate “Shiners” Adjustable Bridge Speed for Accurate Alignment Auto Return to Park Section on Tool Bridge Laser Pointer for Identifying Fastener Placement Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’ Wall Height) Pop-up Skate Conveyor Cantilever Table Which Allows Floor to be Free of Obstacles Optional Stud Locators

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1999 Triad Custom 2-Station Wall Panel Equipment Special built, 1999 Triad combo framing table with Gen II sheathing table, 20tool nailing bridge, router bridge and all available floor grating. Builds walls from 4'-0" to 14'-2". Includes pop-up conveyors, 16" & 24" stud locators. Sheathing bridge includes side-shift feature, push-button controls, manual bridge travel. Router bridge includes router. No tool dollies, fastener tools or tool mounts included. OEM parts are available at additional cost. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Price: $34,990 Location: IL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

DeWalt Panel Saw Vertical panel saw, 10 foot long, utilizes 13 amp 120v industrial saw motor, DeWalt circular saw with 8" blade, crosscuts material up to 64" wide and 1 1/2” thick. Included PDF service manual. $2,100 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2004 Triad 2-Station Wall Panel Line Lightly used Triad Gen II equipment includes (1) model G2 F, 12’ height x 16’ long framing station (serial #2290) with (2) 2-tool dollies, (1) model G2SHSQ, 12’ height x 16’ long squaring station (serial #2291), (1) model Flow-Thru nailing station, (1) sub-component table, (8) Senco model Frame Pro 701XP nail tools, (14) 48” wide x 10’ long conveyor sections, (2) 18” wide x 10’ long conveyor sections, (15) 42” legs, (2) 18” legs, (1) panel lift and all available floor grating. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air. $49,000 & $49,500 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW PortaFramer 16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6" Trailer Mounted Wall Framer 2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed & Painted White. Galvanized Platform Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on 16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders. Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings. Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge. $15,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

WALL PANELS MADE EASY IBS Router Bridge IBS router bridge, for use with wall heights up to 12'-3". Includes single-tool router station, laser locator and single-tool nail/ staple station. Hand crank horizontal and vertical movements. Automated up/down and on/off options. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. Tools/mounts shown are not included. $9,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

32' Framing Table Manually Adjusts to 8’, 9’ and 10’ Wall Heights. Air Storage and Couplers in Table Frame. 2 Tables Available (1 at $4,900 or Both for $9,300). $4,900 FOB KS Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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1999 ASI/Haulin 42'-60' Expandable Roll-Off Trailer (Reduced) Hydraulic Lift Neck. Sliding Tandem Axles. Air Lift Load Control. DOT is not current. $6,900, FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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2005 STOLL GOOSENECK ROLL-OFF TRAILER 22’-0” Flat Deck + 8’-6” Upper Deck = 30’-6” Overall Length. Hydraulic Dump Manual Locking Rollers & Load Straps Single 15,000 Lb Axle. Electric Brakes. $9,900 FOB GA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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1996 ASI 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer •Sliding Tandems •Hydraulic Neck •Tires are good •DOT is current $22,000 NOW $19,900 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

2000 Prentice Telestik-33 Material Handler 32’-10” Boom. 4,000 Lb Payload. Excludes Truck. $10,000 FOB GA. NOW $8,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 PHONE: 800-289-5627

2016 Precision Equipment Roll-Off Trailers 40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51', 42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80' Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System. Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting. Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load Lifts. LED Lighting System. Extend-a-Rail. 4" x 35' Load Straps. Patented Strap Locks. Strap Winches. Dove Tail on Rear of Trailer. Hydraulic King Pin Plate. Removable Headache Rack. 7 Way Receptacle on Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers. Sliding Winch System. Aluminum Tool Box. Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG Polyurethane Paint Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1997 Road Boss 48’ Gooseneck Trailer Triple Axle Trailer. $7,250 FOB NV Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 Alloy 48'-70' Expandable Roll-Off Trailer Model AE-70. Hydraulic Lift Neck. Sliding Tandems. Spring Suspension. Tires & Brakes are Good. New Spare Tire. Air Operated Roller Pin Locks. Lift Bars on Upper Half of the Trailer. DOT is Current. $27,500 NOW $24,500 FOB MD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

2004 Hot Shot 43' Roll-Off Trailer Hydraulic Raised Roller Bed. GVWR: 24,000 Lbs. Tandem Axle. Tires: 23516. Electric Brakes. Headache Rack. Manufactured by R & R Truck & Trailer (7-26-04). $9,500 NOW $8,500 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

2000 Haulin' T-30 Rolloff Trailer Condition: As-Is, Where-Is 2000 Haulin' rolloff truss trailer, 48 foot long, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel tractor connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, lights in working order, 70% tire tread and 60% brakes. $11,990 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2013 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR SFA 4X2 • • • • • • •

GVWR: 19,500. Diesel Engine: Inter Maxxforce 7. Transmission: Automatic Allison 1350. 11’-0 Steel Flat Bed With Below Surface Hi-Ball Hitch. Pintle / 2’-5/16” Ball Combo. Cab Electric Brake Controller. 66,500 Miles.

1999 HAULIN 40’ ROLL DECK TRUSS TRAILER • • • •

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1990 Wabash 47-70 Foot Stretch Roll Off Trailer 1990 Wabash model SE, 47 to 70 foot stretch roll-off trailer, fixed tandem axles, fifth-wheel tractor connection, sloping bed/ gravity offload, locking rollers with brake control, ABS brakes, current Indiana DOT inspection (March 2016), 1/2" to 3/4" deep tire tread. $18,990 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2000 JDH Trussmaster 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer Sliding Tandems Hydraulic Lift Split Rollers DOT is not current $19,900 FOB MT. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com MISC. Tee-Lok Lumber Stacker $6,500 FOB MB Canada. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Alpine Hydraulic Chord Splicer Used Alpine hydraulic chord splicer with fluid reservoir, dual-button controls and lumber hold downs. From OEM literature, "...positive locators secure plates while positioning lumber, handles 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" lumber, air clamping for uniform joints, platen size 6" x 12.5", 4" diameter cylinder with pressing force of 31,415 lbs at 2,500 PSI". Weight 1,200 lbs. Table size 29" x 33" x 37.25" tall. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase electrical possible, currently 240 volt, 3 phase. $2,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Forward Thinking. Respecting the Past. Ask most people about the lumber industry and you’ll get a fairly predictable list of descriptions. What you’re not likely to hear are terms like: ● technologically advanced, ● sustainable logging, ● small log harvesting, ● green lumber products, ● commitment to healthy communities, and ● ecologically-minded forest management When people talk about Vaagen Brothers, that’s exactly what you’ll hear. Working in the forests of Washington for more than 50 years, we’ve learned to take the best of traditional logging and lumber milling practices and combine them with advanced production technologies and forward-thinking sustainable forest management practices to create a company that’s as vibrant and growing as the healthy forests and ecosystems necessary to its success. Contact us: (509) 684-5071 or info@vaagenbros.com

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New Square 1 Rolsplicer New 2014 Square 1 Rolsplicer splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3-4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 240 or 480 volt electrical. $15,500. FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Univeyor Automated Linear Conveyor System $88,990 NOW $59,000:: FOB BC More information: http://goo.gl/7ZB2LE

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www.woodtrusssystems.com Invicta DGI-40 16" Single Surface Planer (Used) •15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity •25 & 46 FPM Feed Speeds •5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed •7 1/2 HP Motor •230 Volt / 3 Phase •Powered Raise & Lower of Table $4,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System

Splices 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber. 3 to 4 Second Cycle Time. 2 Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons. Guarded Motor & Sprockets. Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings. Compact Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High). Positive Press Tight Abutment. Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment. 3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor. Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands.

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Hain 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop. Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Cullen Model A40-2 Generator Set Detroit 12V-92 Engine.Capacity: 400 KW Capacity.Output: 120/208 Volt - 1388 Amps - 3 Phase..Control Panel..Skid Mounted..1,200 Hours. 30,000 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $49,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

2010 USIFAB Roof Truss Vertical/Flat Stacker 90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem, peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss stacker with electrical control panel and remote control for operator use. System includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine (9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www. usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3 phase electrical power. $63,980 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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NEW! 2004 Weima - Lenze Wood Processing System Weima model WL4S shredder, 30 HP drive with gearbox and limit switch, 10" diameter single-shaft with 1/2" grid screen, 23" x 41" hopper opening, PLC controls and 0.74 cubic yard hopper volume. A two-step wood processing process. Wood waste goes from the incline into the Weima grinder, to the short auger piece, then the 20' long auger at an incline, leading to the Lenze grinder. Includes $1,000 worth of replacement knives and other available spare parts. 25,000 operating hours logged. Picture of output shown with listing. 230 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp electrical. $37,990 FOB WI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New SL Laser Projection System New, laser projection system from SL Laser. Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. Each laser head provides 21' projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights). Includes system computer, cables, mounting hardware for attachment to customer's structure, factory installation, training and choice of green or red laser. Works with each connector plate manufacturer's design software. Modular nature of the laser heads allows for easy, future expansion of system length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Make Safety a Priority: Key Considerations for Residential Deck Design Construction Guide Available for Code-Compliant Deck Design As we head into the fall, families across the country have been spending more time in the backyard, often on their porches or decks. This fact serves as a good reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety of the outdoor spaces we enjoy so much. Unfortunately, deck collapses all too often occur in the summer and fall seasons. According to recent industry reports, 6,500 people have been injured from collapsing balconies and decks in the United States since 2003. Complicating matters for existing homes, the North American Deck and Rail Association (NADRA) estimates there are 40 million decks in America that are more than 20 years old. This means they were installed prior to today’s building codes. Amidst this reality, homeowners and builders alike are encouraged to evaluate older structures to make sure they are renovated and compliant with current safety standards. To help address this issue and encourage compliant deck design and construction, the American Wood Council recently published updates to its Design for Code Acceptance #6 – Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (DCA 6) – reflecting new requirements found in the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) and other new provisions pertaining to single-level residential wood deck construction.

width); limits on post heights; the addition of 2x6 deck joist spans; additional footing options; and, the addition of a new table for glued laminated timber beams (glulam). All of these updates, along with ongoing minimum requirements and limitations for wood deck construction, are important for builders to know to ensure safe deck design. Aside from understanding basic minimum requirements, the International Code Council and NADRA also suggest inspecting existing decks for tell-tale potential points of failure, including split or deteriorating wood, loose or missing nails, screws or anchors where the deck is attached to the building, and wobbly handrails or guardrails. Whether you are a builder or homeowner, deck safety needs to be a priority. Builders should stay up to date on the latest building code changes, keeping in mind there are usually updates reflected in the IRC and the DCA 6 guide at least every three years, in addition to state and local amendments. Homeowners should work with qualified inspectors to ensure their decks are compliant with today’s building code.

Stay safe during the outdoor season by ensuring your decks adequately meet all current codes and requirements. The full DCA 6 Construction Guide and other The guide provides an overview of several design resources related to code-compliant residential design are available considerations for residential decks in accordance with recent on the AWC website, www.awc.org. building code changes and updated industry practice, including new requirements for lateral hold-down tension devices; shorter deck length (length must be equal to or less than the overall deck

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Introducing the RANGER RS by ACER INC.

We Deliver. NEW NAME – SAME INNOVATIVE AND RUGGED RETRIEVAL SYSTEM The RANGER RS is the lumber Retrieval System developed and manufactured by ACER INC. in Rochester, Minnesota and sold worldwide for the past 5 years. With over 40 systems currently in the field and tens of thousands of production hours in truss plants, the RANGER RS has proven its value and reliability to our customers. This amazing system accurately feeds a wide range of lumber as fast as your saw can accept it, effectively setting the pace of production. Easy to operate and simple to maintain, the RANGER RS will increase your production and save you money. Configure your system to fit your operation, up to 16 full size lumber stations plus added magazine stations give you the flexibility to store lumber and feed your saws for maximum throughput. ACER INC. has been designing and building equipment for the truss industry for 18 years and has hundreds of machines in plants around the world.

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SEPTEMBER 2016 LUMBER MARKET BLUEPRINT 30-60-90 Day Softwood Framing Lumber Forecast With Buying & Bidding Strategies September 01, 2016

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Layman's Lumber Guide has a short-term and longterm lumber market approach. The short term is a weekly strategy that allows you to capture the average $5 price changes every time you buy... delaying buying decisions just a few days in falling markets or acting immediately to avoid price increases. (See Score Card) This Lumber Market "BLUEPRINT" is a long-range timing forecast that helps you bid 30-60 & 90 day jobs as well as prepare for longterm inventory management. Let's take a look at the next three months forecast.

Keep in mind, the graphs below project direction and "when" prices should rise and fall, not what the price will be. September is the second best period of jobsite demand each year. It is also a high volume production month and a time when buyers reduce summer inventory levels. 30-Day Buys: Delay lumber prices until week's end anticipating lower prices through the month. Delay OSB buys the first week of the month then shift to early week buys. 30-Day Bids: September quotes could be offered 35% lower.

Downward momentum in September should create an over-liquidated / underbought condition in October. This will increase new orders for mills and move prices higher. 60-Day Buys: October purchases should be made as soon as needs are realized. Do not delay. Anticipating needs a week or two in advance will get you lower prices as the market moves higher. 60-Day Bids: Early October quotes should be cushioned with a 5% add on; 10% for late month.

After a hearty restocking in October, buyers will begin to consider winter and year end inventory targets, liquidating and thinning positions. In November. This should weaken lumber prices and flatten OSB. •90-Day Buys: Buying strategies for November will again be delaying purchases until week's end as mills lower prices. •90-Day Bids: Hold October quotes for the first half of November. For the second half of the month, reduce prices by 5%.

Lumber Market Forecasted Decision Points - FDP's - (Red) [Forecasts Major Reversal Times] Reversal Weeks Are 86% Accurate +/- 1 week. 2x4 #2 Lumber Composite Price: SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir. SPOT PRICE (Blue).

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LAYMAN'S LUMBER GUIDE Advanced Softwood Framing Lumber BUYING & SELLING Strategies AUGUST 2016 FOUR-WEEK BUYING STRATEGY SCORE CARD: Weeks #31-34 On the right you will see the four week performance of our weekly, short-term August buying strategies. The results show 2x4 #2 SYP, Canadian SPF, and western U.S. Dry and Green Fir as well as 7/16 OSB southeast and southwest. The buying strategies are simple. In rising markets, buy immediately to avoid midweek and week ending price increases (as was the advice for SYP the first week of August, week #31.) That week was forecasted to be the last week of the summer rally and mill prices were indeed higher or flat. Other species were advised to delay purchases. The next three weeks of August were each forecasted to move lower. The buying strategy was to delay purchases until week's end. Note how prices peaked and declined over those three weeks. The lone exception was SYP west the second week. You may recall that 2x8 & wider held on longer. We picked that fruit from the tree as well on week #32. The point is: Layman's Lumber Guide is not an expense, rather a profit center. It more than pays for itself...the buying strategies create lower lumber purchase prices...if you implement them. I invite you to join us for only $69 per month. As you can see, I'll save you more than that on just one truck load of lumber or OSB in just one week...every week. Here's a novel idea. Let's do this the old fashioned way. Let's talk in person. Call me and let's have a conversation about what I can do for you. Matt Layman Lumberman / Publisher Personal Cell Phone: 336-516-6684

#1) Week #31: Sunday Lumber Market BRIEFING Strategy: •Buy SYP immediately, before noon Tuesday. •Delay SPF, Dry Fir Green Fir, OSB until Friday. Price Change Mon-Wed Mon-Fri 2x4#2 SYP-E: +5 +5 SYP-W: +5 +5 SPF-E: 0 0 SPF-W: 0 0 Dry Fir: 0 0 Green Fir: 0 0 7/16 OSB SE: 0 0 SW: 0 0 ----------------------#2) Week #32: Sunday Lumber Market BRIEFING Strategy: •Delay ALL 2x4 and OSB purchases until week's end. •Buy 2x8, 2x10, 2x12 immediately, early week. Price Change Mon-Wed Mon-Fri 2x4#2 SYP-E: 0 0 SYP-W: +5 +5 SPF-E: 0 -5 SPF-W: -5 -5 Dry Fir: -5 -5 Green Fir: 0 -5 7/16 OSB SE: -5 -5 SW: 0 0 ------------------------#3) Week #33: Sunday Lumber Market BRIEFING Strategy: • Delay all purchases this week until Wednesday at least, Friday if possible. Anticipate lower prices through the week. Price Change Mon-Wed Mon-Fri 2x4#2 SYP-E: -5 - 10 SYP-W: 0 -5 SPF-E: 0 0 SPF-W: 0 0 Dry Fir: -5 - 10 Green Fir: 0 -5 7/16 OSB SE: -5 - 15 SW: -5 - 10 ------------------------#4) Week #34: Sunday Lumber Market BRIEFING Strategy: • Continue to delay all purchases this week. Anticipate deeper cuts by Friday and into next week. Price Change 2x4#2 SYP-E: SYP-W: SPF-E: SPF-W: Dry Fir: Green Fir: 7/16 OSB SE: SW:

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Las herramientas de aire comprimido se utilizan comunmente en muchos lugares de trabajo. Muchos trabajadores no les prestan suficiente atención y hacen caso omiso de los riesgos que conlleva su uso. El aire comprimido no es "solamente aire". Es una corriente concentrada de aire Compressed air tools are commonly used in many workplaces. Many impulsada a alta velocidad, la cual puede causar serias lesiones o la muerte workers take them for granted, ignoring the hazards involved in their a su operador o a las personas que se encuentran en las inmediaciones. use. Compressed air is not "just air." Its a focused stream of air driven Jugar con el aire comprimido puede resultar mortal. En una ocasión, at a high velocity, which can cause serious injury or death to its operator un chorro de aire dirigido en broma a espaldas de un trabajador, lo or persons in the immediate area. sobresaltó de tal modo que le hizo caer contra una parte en movimiento de una máquina. Un chorro de aire comprimido lanzado en dirección equivocada puede sacar un globo ocular de su órbita, romper los t’mpanos Fooling around with compressed air can be lethal. In one case, a o causar una hemorragia cerebral. Dirigido a la boca, puede desgarrar blast of air playfully directed behind a worker startled him and caused los pulmones y los intestinos. Si se usa para quitar polvo o suciedad de him to fall against a moving piece of machinery. A misdirected blast of la ropa o del cuerpo, puede hacer que penetren en la sangre burbujas de compressed air can "pop" an eyeball from its socket, rupture an eardrum aire, por encima incluso de la ropa, e inflar y desgarrar órganos del cuerpo. or cause a brain hemorrhage. Directed at the mouth, it can rupture the Para prevenir lesiones accidentales cuando trabaje con aire comprimido, lungs and intestines. If used to blow dust or dirt off clothing or body observe las siguientes precauciones: parts, it can cause bubbles of air to enter the blood stream, even through • Los operadores de herramientas de aire comprimido deben llevar puesta protección ocular y otros equipos de seguridad a layer of clothing, and inflate and rupture body organs. personal adecuados.

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A compressed-air tool operator must wear eye protection and other appropriate personal protective equipment. Before operating an air hose, examine all connections to make sure they are tight and will not come loose under pressure. A loose air hose can make a dangerous bullwhip. Check the air hose carefully to make sure it is in good condition before opening the valve to let air into the hose; when the job if finished, turn off the valves on both the tool and the air line. Hold the nozzle when turning the air on or off. Before turning on the air pressure, make sure that dirt from machinery will not be blown onto other workers. Don’t kink the hose to stop the airflow; always turn off the air and the control valve. Continuously check the condition of a compressed air tool and the air hose for damage or signs of failure. Never point a compressed air hose nozzle at any part of your body or another person. Never use compressed air for a practical joke. Never look into the "business end" of a compressed air tool. Never use compressed air for cleaning work clothes or machinery. Keep air hoses out of aisle ways where they can be damaged by traffic or be a tripping hazard.

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Revise la manguera de aire con detenimiento para asegurarse de que esté en buenas condiciones antes de abrir la válvula y dejar entrar aire en la manguera; al terminar el trabajo, cierre las válvulas de la herramienta y del tubo de aire.

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Nunca apunte la boquilla de una manguera de aire comprimido en dirección a su cuerpo o a otra persona.

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Nunca mire en el interior del extremo de la herramienta de aire comprimido por donde sale el aire.

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Nunca use aire comprimido para limpiar su uniforme de trabajo ni ninguna máquina.

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No deje mangueras de aire en pasillos, ya que puedan ser dañadas si se pisan o ser causa de tropiezos.

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On June 20, we visited Lumber Unlimited to learn more about their company and why YOU should want to work there! Gladys Watson, the Design Manager, showed us the plant, offices, and other employee areas including their “super kitchen” available for everyone to use. Sometimes they get together for staff lunches, too. Another employee showed us his office with a lot of models, mostly Star Wars vintage. Did I say a lot? You’ve got to see this video! One of the managers, who has been in the industry almost 30 years and there almost 15 years, explained how the company makes an effort to keep people happy. They are flexible, doing as much as possible when you need time to take care of things or if you’re sick. Even though it’s a full service Truss Plant and Builders Supply, I definitely got the feeling that the truss division is a very close family, with the Truss Plant and offices occupying half of their overall (impressive) facility.

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Business is good, the company is growing, and they have plenty of room to add designers! The offices for designers are on the first floor and administration is upstairs. Although each office is big enough for two designers, there is currently one person in each office with a few waiting for new arrivals. The desks are large, L shaped, with plenty of room to lay out plans if needed. Designer’s equipment includes dual monitor Dell Computers, a chair of your preference (within reason), or as we saw with one designer, a standing height desk and high chair. Unlike most of the truss plants I have visited, the designers’ office is in a modern professional building and not part of the production building. It is clean, air conditioned (and I assume heated but this is Florida), and parking is in an enclosed area.

Getting to Lumber Unlimited is easy. The main road from the interstate or loop takes you to within one block of the plant. We went mid morning and there was no traffic. I assume 5:00 pm will be harder, but you may be able to flex your hours to miss the rush. Most of the designers and office staff do not live near the plant, but within a 15-30 minute commute. In that time you can be at the beach, downtown, in the suburbs, or in the country. Housing costs in Jacksonville are very reasonable and there are plenty of leasing opportunities.

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I did a lot of drafting in highOklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Caroschool so when I became a designer it came lina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, easy to me. I was designing big custom USA - South, USA - Southwest homes for Las Vegas within 6 months. Past 2nd shift foreman/supervisor with Within year one I was promoted to design 10 years experience. Started as a sawyer/ manager and did that for a year before being production coordinator. Organized precut asked to become a salesman. One year later I lumber, stage materials for gantry lines. accepted a Sales Manager job and did it for Was trained on gantry system operation 7 years until the owner sold the company and supervision then moved to second shift in 2004. During that time, I grew sales as supervisor. from $2-15M. In 2004 my family (with F r o m t h e c a n d i d a t e : I ' m my father) opened a truss plant. We grew comfortable with being in a leadership it to $8M in less than 6 years. In 2011 my role. 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2017 INAUGURAL TRUSS & FRAME EXCHANGE NORTH MEETS SOUTH IN NEW ZEALAND SQUARE 1 DESIGN & MANUFACTURE INC. Component Manufacturers often ask about our global experiences, how others manufacture products, and if there are better designs that may prove more efficient. Having travelled North America, China, Australia, and New Zealand visiting and installing component manufacturing equipment, we have witnessed some of these innovations. Square1 Design is excited to facilitate your exposure to international manufacturing practices. Bevan Lines, Director of Spida Machinery, and I are assembling a global informational exchange program. Spida Machinery’s roots are firmly planted in New Zealand, its deep ties to Australia, Africa, and Austral Asia contribute to this unparalleled access to worldwide manufacturing facilities.

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Metrics & Connected Technology in the Manufacturing Space By Ben Hershey, Coach & Mentor, 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC A lot of people have been talking about production tracking lately, so now is a good time to talk more in depth about some of the issues involved. With increased demand for the handling of metrics, levels of complexity and ever-changing conditions, manufacturers have been moving toward more automation of data handling on production floors. They are using systems which can integrate with their current software that require less training and reduce the need to mine data from one system to the next (which add another level of training and wasted time). And having multiple levels of different software adds an extra interface that forces someone to continuously check the output and verify the correct info is being sent. If a data field is incorrectly sent or received into a formula, the impact could be devastating. Connected technology is driving rapid innovations in manufacturing along with advances in robotics and other machinery automation. Some of the equipment is being connected in the cloud – resulting in the encompassing term, the Internet of Things (IoT). But it is this connected technology where our focus needs to be, and there we can understand how to use metrics in these systems as part of our Lean manufacturing operations. Manufacturers who have a handle on their analytics/metrics are better positioned to prevent errors and more efficiently resolve ones that do occur. As a result, by having a handle on your metrics, you increase potential to increase efficiency and resulting gross margin. So how important is it to have updated metrics for your company? In today’s manufacturing, it is critical – a metric used for equipment that might have been manually operated in the past is not the same as one that is automated. Metrics used for the movement of material in manual systems are not the same as those used for automation. Try this: get out your stopwatch and look at what you are doing today. Take some quick measurements and see where your metrics line up with what you have recorded. The results may surprise you. Even if you are crunched for time, as many operations are, getting accurate metrics is still important. There are resources available from experienced experts who are actively updating information with live data. Additionally, you want to make sure you are getting information from sources such as the manufacturer of the equipment and combine that with actual time studies. The next step to look at, if you are not already, is using manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems in your operation. As I mentioned above, more manufacturers are moving in this direction using software from their supplier to manage component tasks in the plant. An effective ERP system with the right metrics can help all areas of your operation run efficiently and allow you to effectively schedule to maximize machine capacity. When training managers and supervisors, I always stress the importance of Scheduling and Batching in an operation. Both functions can allow you to run efficiently or will run your operation in the “red”. With connected technology of the equipment we use and the manufacturing ERP systems we have, we can truly manage scheduling in a more effective manner. Component manufacturers have the ability to determine the demand they have and what assets are required to complete the work. The next step is scheduling this work in a way that balances the demand so you are maximizing machine capacity . . . but that is a topic for another day! If your metrics are not correct at the start, then scheduling/batching will never be correct and efficiency in the plant will suffer. Sometimes it can be confusing moving from one system (ERP) to another, but it certainly does not have to be. Simple tweaks to what you are doing today or adjustments to your current metrics can be made. There are two measures (among several others) that I emphasize in evaluating the overall effectiveness of a metric and any changes to them: (1) does everyone including the associate on the floor understand the metric, and (2) does it tie back to your P&L? Smart manufacturing and connected technology are transforming our component operations and changing how we not only manufacturer but deliver our product. Making sure our metrics are kept up to date with these changes and ensuring our operations are staying in step with changing technology and plant ERP systems are critical, but not something to fear. (As a side note, this is one of the great reasons SBCA started the Information Technology Committee.) Those of us who have been supporting these systems for some time are here to help when you are ready to make the change.

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On a lighter note: I had the pleasure to tour the plant of Rehkemper & Son in St. Rose, IL recently. As a young boy, I remember touring through their former plant when Jerome Rehkemper and my father, Don Hershey, would talk about trusses. Today, Rehkemper is run by Jerome’s son, Mike (who is about my age), but Jerome remembered me and was quick to let me know he is still active in the company. This is yet another example of one of the many family institutions in our industry. I am a product of a fathers-kids company and several of my clients are fatherson/father-daughter or father(s) and kids-run companies, and I am proud to be associated with each one of them. I hope to share more photos in the future of these family-run companies.

Reconditioned machinery never looked so good. Mike and Jerome Rehkemper at Rehkemper & Son, St. Rose, IL

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How to Select a Connector Series – Holdowns How Select a Connector — Holdowns How toto Select a Connector SeriesSeries – Holdowns By Paul McEntee, PE, SE

By Paul McEntee, PE, SE

This article discusses how to select holdowns and tension ties, which are key components in a continuous load path. They

This article holdowns and tension ties,uplift which are key components in a continuous load path. They are used to discusses resist uplifthow dueto toselect shearwall overturning or wind forces in light-frame construction. In panelized roof are used to resist uplift due to shearwall overturning or wind uplift forces in light-frame construction. In panelized roof construction, holdowns are used to anchor concrete or construction, holdowns are used to anchor concrete or masonry walls to the roof framing. masonry walls to the roof framing. Holdowns can be separated in two basic categories – post-installed cast-in-place. Cast-in-place holdowns, Holdowns canand be separated in two basic categories – like the STHDand holdowns or PA purlin anchors, are post-installed cast-in-place. Cast-in-place holdowns, straps that are installed at the time of concrete like the STHD holdowns or PA purlin anchors, are

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anchor bolts the timemodels of wall using framing. TheSimpson attachment selected, withatdifferent nails, to wood framing depends on the type of holdowns Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty

selected, with different models using nails, Simpson Connector screws or bolts. Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty A third type screws of overturning restraint is our anchor Connector or bolts. tiedown system (ATS), which is common in multistory construction with large uplift forces.is (I our discussed A third type of overturning restraint anchorthe

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construction with large uplift forces. (I discussed the system in this blog post.)

Given the variety of different holdown types, a common question is, how do you choose one? For prescriptive designs, such as the IRC portal frame method, the IRC or IBC may require a cast-in-place strap-style holdown. (Randy Shackelford did a great write-up on the PFH method in this post.) For engineered designs, a review of the design loads may eliminate some options and help narrow down the selection.

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I like flipping through catalog pages, but our Holdown Selector App is another great tool for selecting a holdown to meet your demand loads. Select cast-in-place or post-installed, enter your demand load and wood species, and the application will list the holdown solutions that work for your application. The application lists screwed, nailed, and bolted solutions that meet the demand load in order of lowest installed cost, allowing the user to select the least expensive option. Adjustability should be considered when choosing between a cast-in-place and a post-installed holdown. Embedded strap holdowns are economical uplift solutions, but they must be located accurately to align with the wood framing. If the anchor bolt is located incorrectly for a post-installed holdown, raising the holdown up the post can solve many problems. And anchors can be epoxied in place for missing anchor bolts. We are often asked if you can double the load if you install holdowns on both sides of the post or beam. The answer is yes, and this is addressed in our holdown general notes. ď&#x201A;ˇ

Tabulated loads for bolted holdowns may be doubled when holdowns are installed on opposite sides of the wood member. Designer must evaluate the capacity of the wood member and the anchorage.

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Tabulated loads for nailed or screwed holdowns may be doubled when holdowns are installed on opposite sides of the wood member. Member must be thick enough to prevent opposing holdown fastener interference or the holdowns are offset to eliminate fastener interference. Designer must evaluate the capacity of the wood member and the anchorage.

Nailed or screwed holdowns need to be installed such that the fasteners do not interfere with each other. Bolted holdowns do not need to be offset for double-sided applications. Regardless of fastener type, the capacity of the anchorage and the post or beam must be evaluated for the design load.

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This article appeared in the August 2016 issue of Frame Overview Building News. Reprinted with permission. byProgressive DaviD R. bohnhoff, PhD, PE roof collapse is a roof collapse in which the failure of a single structural component triggers a chain reaction of Overview failures that result in a large portion of a roof collapsing onto roof collapse is a roof collapse inlateral which restraint the failtheProgressive contents below. The shifting of continuous ure of a single structural component triggers a chain reaction of is well known as a leading cause of progressive roof collapse. failures that result in a large portion of a roof collapsing onto Within post-frame buildings, CLR is commonly used to laterthe The shifting of continuous lateral restraint ally contents brace topbelow. and bottom truss chords, compression web memis well known as a leading cause of progressive roof collapse. bers, interior and exterior posts and post-to-truss connections. Within CLRreduced is commonly used toattachlaterFailurespost-frame due to CLRbuildings, shifting are by properly ally brace top and bottom truss chords, compression web meming and anchoring CLR, ensuring that the CLR itself does not bers, interior and exterior and post-to-truss connections. buckle and using framingposts elements that do not require CLR. Failures due to CLR shifting are reduced by properly attaching and anchoring CLR, ensuring that the CLR itself does not Preventing Buckling with buckle and using framing elements that doCLR not require CLR. CLR is a continuous line of bracing used to provide lateral support to a series of structural elements. preventing lateral Preventing Buckling withByCLR movement, CLR reduces the effective length of a member it CLR thereby is a continuous linethe ofamount bracing of used lateral braces, increasing loadtoitprovide would take to support to member. a series ofUse structural elements. By preventing buckle the of a single row of CLR to brace alateral series movement, CLR reduces the effective length of a member it braces, thereby increasing the amount of load it would take to buckle the member. Use of a single row of CLR to brace a series

Figure 1. Web member CLR with a diagonal brace for prevention of shifting

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of compressive web members is shown in Figure 1. For a pinned-end component, the relationship between the component’s length and the load required to buckle the compoof compressive members is shown in Figure 1. nent is given byweb Euler’s equation as 2 relationship between the For •E•I•π2 / L2component, = 9.87•E•I/Lthe Pc =an2pinned-end e component’s length and the load required to buckle the component given by Euler’s equation as or forispinned-end rectangular components as 2 •E•I•π2 / L22 = 29.87•E•I/L 2 2 P = n Pcc = 0.822•E•A•d /Le = 0.822•E•A/(L e e /d) or for pinned-end rectangular components as where 2 /L 2 = 0.822•E•A/(L /d)2 P = 0.822•E•A•d Pcc is critical buckling component, e load for a pinned-end e n is the number of uniform-length, buckled segments within where the component, P critical buckling load for a pinned-end component, Ecisismodulus of elasticity, n is the number of uniform-length, buckled segments within L is component length, theL component, e is component effective length or L/n, E modulusofofinertia elasticity, I isismoment about the buckling axis, L length, A is is component cross-sectional area, L component effective length ordirection L/n, d eisisdepth of the component in the of buckling, and ILis/dmoment of inertia about the buckling axis, is slenderness ratio. e A is cross-sectional area, dEuler’s is depth of the component in the direction buckling, and equation sets an upper limit on theofaxial compresLeload /d is that slenderness ratio. to a long member that is not subsive can be applied jected to any other loads. In accordance with the equation, the Euler’sofequation sets an upper limittoonbuckle the axial compresamount compressive load it takes a component sive load that can be applied to a long member that is not subjected to any other loads. In accordance with the equation, the amount of compressive load it takes to buckle a component

Figure 2. Cut the effective length in half, and the load required to cause buckling quadruples. Figure 2. Cut the effective length in half, and the load required to cause 1 buckling quadruples.

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increases by a factor of four every time the component’s effective length (i.e., L/n) is halved. This is graphically illustrated in Figure 2. It is important to note that Euler’s equation holds only as long as buckling is the controlling mode of failure. At some point, reducing the unsupported length of a component will no longer increase the amount of load the component can support because the component will fail in compression (i.e., a crushing failure occurs) before it buckles. Figure 3 shows a typical relationship between the slenderness ratio (Le /d) of a component subjected to compression (also known as a column) and the component’s mode of failure. In this plot, a short column is one that fails via crushing of wood fibers across the component’s entire cross-section. A long column is one that fails because of buckling and hence behaves in accordance with Euler’s equation. Between long and short columns are intermediate ones whose exact failure mode is less certain. Figure 4. Bottom and top chord continuous lateral restraint

Figure 3. Typical categorization of columns based on mode of failure

Uses of CLR in Post-Frame Buildings Although ANSI/ASABE S618 Post-Frame Building System Nomenclature (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2016) defines two types of CLR—web member CLR (Figure 1) and bottom chord CLR (Figure 4)—they are not the only or the most common uses of CLR in post-frame building. The most common CLRs in post-frame buildings are roof purlins and wall girts. Purlins are CLRs that prevent rafters and truss top chords from buckling (Figure 4), and girts perform the same function for many exterior posts. Other uses of CLR in post-frame buildings include the lateral braces used to decrease the effective buckling length of interior posts and the lateral braces used to prevent rotation of post-totruss connections. These two types of lateral braces are herein referred to as interior post CLRs and post-to-truss connection CLRs, respectively, and are shown in Figure 5. 2

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Figure 5. Interior post-to-truss connection CLR and interior post CLR with associated diagonal bracing

CLR Shifting and Shifting Prevention CLRs are effective only if they do not allow movement of the component they are bracing. As soon as there is CLR movement parallel to the CLR (i.e., CLR shifting), the effective length of the components braced by the CLR will increase, thus reducing their critical buckling strength. CLR shifting generally occurs because (1) the CLR is not properly anchored, (2) the CLR itself is allowed to buckle and/ or (3) a CLR connection fails. Of these three, the most common cause is failure to properly anchor the CLR.

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Proper CLR anchorage is generally accomplished by diagonal bracing of the CLR to a roof, wall or ceiling assembly in such a way as to make use of the in-plane stiffness of the roof, wall or ceiling assembly. In short, use a series of diagonal braces to connect the CLR to a roof, wall or ceiling assembly that is parallel to the CLR (Structural Building Components Association & Truss Plate Institute, 2015). Both the web member CLR in Figure 1 and the post-to-truss connection CLR in Figure 5 are kept from shifting with diagonal members that rely on the inplane stiffness of the roof for anchorage. It is important to note that connecting a CLR to a wall running perpendicular to the CLR seldom constitutes proper anchorage because the attachment doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t benefit from the in-plane stiffness of the wall. In fact, wind pressure acting on an end wall can actually induce web member CLR shifting when the CLR is anchored only to one or both end walls.

Progressive Roof Collapse CLR shifting is responsible for the progressive collapse of many roofs. An example of how this occurs is shown in Figure 6, which shows five compression web members braced with two rows of continuous lateral restraints. As the magnitude of CLR shifting increases (Figure 6a), a compression web member or chord in one of the trusses will fail (Figure 6b), which significantly increases the load the two adjacent trusses must support (as indicated by the size of the arrows above the trusses in Figure 6b). As the failed truss is pulled downward by gravitational forces, it pulls on the CLRs. As shown in Figure 6c, this action will help straighten the web members on one side of the failed truss (right side in Figure 6c) and cause further curvature in the web members on the other side of the failed truss (left side in Figure 6c). Because of the combination of this action and the additional load the truss must sustain, the truss just to the left of the failed truss will also fail. This action repeats itself until all similarly compromised trusses to the left of the first collapsed truss have failed (Figure 6d).

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Given the collapse scenario diagrammed in Figure 6, the first truss to fail would be the one adjacent to that portion of the roof still standing. In addition, the direction of CLR shifting is always toward that portion of the roof still standing. Figure 7, a photograph of such a collapse, verifies the direction of CLR shifting.

Figure 8. Plan view of roof framing illustrating how a lack of diagonal bracings can result in simultaneous lateral shifting of CLR and truss top chords Figure 7. Web member CLR shifting is typically in the opposite direction of a progressive roof collapse. The amount of CLR shifting is fully understood when one notes that the compressive web and the top and bottom chords should lie in the same plane.

The most common failure in post-frame buildings under construction is the progressive collapse that occurs when rows of purlins are allowed to simultaneously shift because of a lack of diagonal bracing (Figure 8). In this situation, the simultaneous shifting is almost always caused by wind forces acting on the trusses. In rare instances, the shifting has been caused by construction equipment accidently bumping up against or otherwise striking the roof framing. The diagonal braces shown in Figure 8 are generally temporaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;their function being replaced by nailed- or screweddown roof sheathing. Where this is the case, it is important that the diagonal braces not be removed until a portion of the nailed- or screwed-down sheathing has been installed. This is especially true for larger buildings because the probability of failure without truss chord or rafter CLR bracing increases exponentially with an increase in the distance the trusses must clearspan, or span without immediate support (Bohnhoff, 2003). Practitioners who transition from residential to postframe building construction are often not aware of this and thus ignore the need for diagonal bracing in the plane of the roof during construction. This results in job sites like those shown in Figure 9. Figure 10 contains images of a progressive roof collapse that occurred when the CLR on a series of post-to-truss connections Figure 9. Progressive roof collapses during construction are due to the lack of temporary diagonal bracing on top chord CLR. The bottom image is of a conventional stick-frame building with 2-foot on-center trusses. 4

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was allowed to shift. This particular collapse occurred in two stages, with the second collapse injuring workers who were trying to remove animals after the first collapse. To prevent further bays from collapsing, a chain and come-along were used to pull remaining post-to-truss connections back to their original positions.

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Reducing Progressive Roof Collapse Many progressive roof collapses can be prevented by properly anchoring CLR, which, as previously noted, generally involves using diagonal braces to attach the CLR to a roof, wall or ceiling running parallel to the CLR. It is also fundamentally important to check that every connection has been made between the CLR and the members the CLRs are bracing. Omitting a single connection between a CLR and a compression web member will generally double the effective length of that web member, thus potentially reducing its axial load capacity by a factor of four (Figure 2). Note that even if the CLR-to-web member connection is missing, the fact that the CLR still passes through the truss means that the CLR will be pulled downward as the truss collapses. This can result in the same type of progressive collapse illustrated in Figure 6. By far the best way to prevent progressive roof collapse associated with web member CLR is to entirely forgo the use of web member CLR, opting instead to increase the resistance to buckling (about the weak bending axis of the web members) with the addition of T-, L-, U-, I- or scab reinforcement as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11. T-, L-, U-, I- or scab reinforcement of compressive web memberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an alternative to continuous lateral restraint Figure 10. This progressive roof collapse was due to shifting of post-totruss connection CLR. The chain in the lower image, which is also visible in the inset image, was used to pull the remaining post-to-truss connections back to their original positions. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Replacing CLR with T-, L-, U-, I- or scab reinforcement in post-frame buildings has several advantages. First, as noted, the chance of a progressive roof collapse is much lower because the buckling of one member does not immediately or directly affect buckling in another component. Second, it requires less lumber (significantly less where two or more rows of CLR per member are required and/or truss spacing exceeds 4 feet). Third, it can be installed on the ground. Fourth, it is simpler and less likely to be compromised by an omission during construction. The latter includes the failure to complete all CLR-to-compressionmember connections as well as the failure to properly anchor the CLR. Table 1 contains requirements for sizing and fastening T-, L-, U-, I- and scab reinforcement. The requirements in this table are fairly conservative. For more reasonable guidelines, see the article by Anderson, Woeste and Bender that appeared in the June 2002 issue of Frame Building News. Table 1. Web Reinforcement for Single-Ply Trusses a, b, c, d, e Specified CLR

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a From Building Component Safety Information-B3 Table B3-2 (Structural Building Components Association & Truss Plate Institute, 2015) b Applies only to web members 14 feet or less in length c Web reinforcement must be the same species and grade or better than the web member. d Web reinforcement length must be at least 90 percent of the web member or extend to within 6 inches of the end of the web member, whichever is greater. e T-, L-, U- and I-reinforcement must be fastened to web with 16d (0.131- by 3.5-in.) nails spaced 6 inches on center. Attach scab reinforcement to web with two rows of minimum 10d (0.120- by 3.0-in.) nails.

As illustrated in Figure 3, the amount of axial compressive load that can be applied to a member is increased by reducing the slenderness ratio Le /d. By adding T-, L-, U-, I- or scab reinforcement along a web member, the designer is effectively turning a long column into an intermediate or short column by increasing d (as opposed to decreasing Le with the addition of CLR). This same approach is commonly used to eliminate the need for CLR on interior posts. That is, interior post dimensions are made large enough (see Figure 12) so that the need for continuous lateral restraint is eliminated. The impact of a progressive roof collapse in a very long

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Figure 12. The lengthy interior posts being installed in this photo were five-ply glulam assemblies that did not require CLR to withstand design loads.

building (e.g., a building several hundred feet in length) can be reduced by turning the building into one that behaves (from a structural perspective) as a series of shorter, independent structures. This often happens automatically when a designer adds one or more interior shear walls along the length of a long building to make more effective use of diaphragm action. Where diaphragm action is ignored in the design of a very long building, the impact of a progressive roof collapse can be reduced by (1) doubling up trusses at one or more locations and (2) making sure that there is a joint in all CLR rows at the location where the trusses are doubled. Doubling up trusses helps ensure that when an adjacent truss collapses, the load transferred to the doubled-up trusses does not fail the trusses. Placing joints in all CLR rows at the location of the doubled trusses will reduce the load that is applied to the trusses when an adjacent truss fails, because it is generally easier to pull a wood connection apart than it is to fracture a wood member. Inasmuch as purlins function as CLR for truss top chords, it is important that they not be continuous over the top of double trusses used to limit the extent of a progressive roof collapse. Finally, perhaps the best way to reduce the likelihood of a progressive roof collapse is to have a qualified, professionally registered or licensed engineer both design the building and inspect it during and after construction. Figure 13 contains photos of a non-engineered building with roof sections that collapsed when several interior posts buckled. The interior posts were substantially undersized, given that they were supported by only a single row of CLR. The lower

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Summary Progressive roof collapse is frequently due to the shifting of the CLR used to increase the axial compressive load capacity of components. In most cases, this shifting is due to improper anchorage of the CLR. In addition to ensuring that CLR is properly anchored, one can reduce the probability of progressive roof collapse by switching to designs that do not rely on CLR. This latter approach is strongly recommended for compression web members and is frequently used for interior posts. In very long buildings, the extent of a progressive roof collapse can be reduced by doubling up trusses at one or more locations and making sure that there is a joint in all CLR rows at the location where the trusses are doubled. In all cases, it is recommended that the design and construction inspection of larger or longer buildings be conducted by qualified professionals. David R. Bohnhoff, PhD, PE, is professor of biological systems engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He can be reached at bohnhoff@wisc.edu.

References American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 2016. ANSI/ASABE S618. Post Frame Building System Nomenclature. Version 1. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE. Anderson, C., F. Woeste, & D. Bender. 2002. Substituting T-braces for continuous lateral braces on wood truss webs. Frame Building News, 14(3), 36-40. Bohnhoff, D. R. 2003. Lateral movement of unbraced trusses during construction. Wood Design Focus, 13(4), 6–10. Structural Building Components Association & Truss Plate Institute. 2015. Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses. Retrieved from http://support.sbcindustry. com/docs/06_BCSI_booklet_FINAL.pdf.

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You and you alone have to build your own key performance indicators. I would strongly recommend building them on several factors: how much you help those around you, monetary goals and growth rates of expansion.

Communicate With People Who Fuel Your Passion

If I dedicated five minutes to every employee every day, it would be seven hours before I could actually start my day. Every person at the company should feel that they have a voice, especially with the owner or CEO. Establish this communication through a job performance calendar: First, make sure that your employees are rated on a black-and-white grading system (you should be able to look at In 2006, when I first opened my two-man garage door your CRM and know their performance). Then, set time in the week business, I never imagined I would have over 80 employees and to meet with a handful of employees about performance, personal be expanding all over the United States. Over the last 10 years, goals and upcoming events. people have asked me the No. 1 thing that has made my business In a short amount of time, the workplace will improve so successful. My answer is simple: passion. dramatically and recruitment will seem simple. Happy employees are Passion keeps me at work late, it wakes me up in the middle of the night, and it propels me to show up at a customer’s house if we did a poor job. There is no greater gift in business. Passion drives your talent to the next level, sells the customer, encourages investors, and motivates employees. When I look back at successful CSRs, field technicians and great dispatchers, one thing comes to mind: they all use passion to overcome their obstacles. Over 90% of my phone calls all end with the same question: “Are you the owner?” By taking ownership, using a specific tone of voice and expressing my passion, the customer can see that my responses are not typical. It’s this type of passion that has taken my business to the next level. Here’s how you too can cultivate that mentality within your business:

the best recruiters: I would rather take a strong referral over a resume any day of the week. I like to make time for people who motivate me, inspire passion, and keep me focused on the game plan. I make at least one 15-minute phone call a day to one of three people who do so, as this helps me stay on target and feel revived. We bounce ideas back and forth until I feel inspired. Make a list of questions about what can drive your business forward the fastest, and then write down names of the folks who can best give you insight into these questions. People love to give advice and usually are more than happy to help.

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Self-reflection is the last step to true passion. Make a list of everything you have accomplished, both in work and socially. I First, owners must possess the willpower to be the best. I suggest writing them down on yellow sticky notes, placing them on always tell my employees that there are two types of people in your mirror and reading them daily. Record your short- and long-term the world: those who hate to be last, and those who need to be goals into your phone and listen to them every night before bed. first. I am a need-to-be-first owner and I bring this to the culture Once a week, take time to go through pictures and call old of my business. friends. Think about the beginning of the company, and how much We have sales meetings every Thursday morning where the you worked in the business instead of on the business. Nowadays, technicians write their name and sales averages on the white board. I may even look at my company’s Facebook time line to remember They write it in red on the left side if it is lower than the minimum where I came from, and where I am going. Express that passion to goal and black on the right side if it is above the goal. Every week, every person you encounter the next day. we give out awards to the sales staff on the right side. People on Passion is not about having a fancy degree or making a ton of the left side of the board explain what they will do in the next week money: Passion comes from within. You can’t buy it. You can’t sell it. to perform better and are given a performance improvement plan. But without it, you will fail. In all my years of schooling and business, We also purchase every study related to the garage door industry and set our goals at least 30% above the industry’s top performers. I can tell you it’s the most crucial key to any business. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Editor I’d like to thank Carl Schoening for his August story. It’s another impressive article describing for many “Where We Came From” – thank you for keeping the important history of our industry alive. These articles may well be some of the only sources of this history after the rest of us old dogs move into retirement. I still have some years left and my staff will continue to hear the old stories as long as I am around in hopes that they will also carry it to the next generation. The dedication of those pioneers is what has brought us to this point in time! Someone invested in us back then and now it is our turn to help those few that will listen. Never give up! Thank you! E. Darren Hedrick Operations Manager Trussway Manufacturing, Inc. Eastern Division Letters to the editor are welcome. Credited comments will be used with permission; contributors may choose to remain anonymous. All submissions may be edited for accuracy and relevance.

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Just as important as enjoying our jobs is belonging to our workplace. That takes effort on our part, especially if we’re new employees or work remotely, like I do. Know that we have a dual purpose; to get our jobs done, of course, but also to become a partner with our associates. Like so many, I am often focused on the mission and I neglect the people who help me get it done. That’s why my company has regular formal training for everyone – to create a company of “purpose partners.” That’s why the motto of the U.S. Army is “Mission first, people always.” Whether we’re young or old, inexperienced or veteran, the task is the same. We have to go beyond text messages, phone calls, and emails. We have to look people in the eye, and find out what makes them “tick.” Better to do it before we stress them with our all-too-human mistakes, whether or not they impact a customer. And when we do error, we admit it, we say we’re sorry, and we work harder to prevent a reoccurrence. Working together we can regain the confidence of an associate or a customer. Conversely, when we demonstrate our dysfunction, we risk losing their trust, and ultimately losing a customer. We all benefit if we firmly attach ourselves to our peers and our bosses. Have you ever asked them what you can do to make their job easier? And don’t forget to put forward your own ideas to improve the workplace. Remember, they hired us for our minds, but it’s up to us to exercise them.

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