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January 2022 #14270 Page #45
Can You Store Trusses at the Truss Plant or the Jobsite? By Glenn Traylor
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ace the facts. Trusses are large and bulky. They take up a lot of space and often cannot be stored inside. They have a shelf life. What are the factors that need to be considered? Are there ways to extend the shelf life of trusses? Are any of the methods currently used counterproductive?
In the photo, the owner of these trusses is attempting to protect his investment. Based on site observations, it looks like site preparation might have taken longer than estimated. The trusses are covered with tarps to protect them. Unfortunately, the method utilized has created an acceleration of damage. While the tarp sheds the rain, the trusses are sitting directly on the ground. From the tarp leaks and the moisture collected by the tarp, the environment under the tarp is ripe with moisture. This cycle of moisture is causing the connectors to back out. Mold is everywhere. The wood is decaying. In this situation, the owner would have been better off not covering the trusses at all. At least the trusses could dry. Continued next page
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