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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Welcome to Year #11

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part III: In-House Computing (Almost)

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Constructing a Roadmap to Operational Excellence Part 2: Continuing the Journey of 7 Steps

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Glenn Traylor: Material Quality Isn’t the Only Metric to a Quality Product

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Beware of One Size Fits All Solutions

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Joseph Sirilla – AIBD: Better Building BIM

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Ed Serrano, Vekta Automation: Optimizing Chaos

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Scott D. Coffman – Construction Science and Engineering, Inc.: Errors in Substituting Dead Load for Live Load in Wood Designs

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Mike Momb – Hansen Pole Buildings: Truss Accountability

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Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine.com & The Advertiser: A New Approach to Hiring

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Frank Woeste, P.E. – Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech: Truss Lumber: Checking the Moisture Content

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: Now’s the Time to Promote Safe, Sustainable Construction

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Matt Layman – LLG: Lumber Market Forecast

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Safety Rules for Power Tools

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Aram Khachadourian, P.E. – Simpson Strong-Tie: Still Using Lag Screws? Consider Self-Tapping Wood Screws Instead

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Doug Blackburn – Solid Rock Truss Design Giving Back and Reaching Out

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word – The Last 50 Years in the Truss Business…

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New & Used Equipment ....................................................................7 Saws

Truss Equipment ........................................................45

Panel Equipment ........................................................65

Trucks & Trailers .....................................................75

Misc. Equipment .......................................................77

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ..................................91

Tool Box .................................................................94

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Editor Anna L. Stamm 800-289-5627 x 3 anna@componentadvertiser.org

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News & Announcements .................................................110

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4Ward Consulting ...................................................................20,64 Acceptance Leasing & Financing...............................................25,69 Acer, Inc .................................................................................30,76 Clark Industries, Inc. ............................................................10,61 Eagle Metal Products ........................................................24,41,58 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ...................12,35,40 Fitzgerald Group ....................................................................27,73 Hitachi Power Tools ................................................................53,95 Hundegger USA ...........................................................14,23,26,37 IN4 Solutions .........................................................................62,78 .........................................................2,8,115,116,119,120 MiTek Panels Plus .............................................................................65,72 Simpson Strong-Tie .......................................18,44,90,108,110,111 Square 1 ............................................................4,16,17,54,55,66,67 The Hain Company ......................................................37,43,87,89 The JobLine ......................................74,98,99,100,101,102,103,104 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ........................................32,33 Triad | Merrick Machine ........................................................68,88 ...........................................................................14,26 Trussmatic Vekta Automation.......................................................................42,86 Wasserman & Associates ..........7,13,15,19,23,31,45,47,57,70,71, 75,87,91 Wood Truss Systems ...............11,13,15,19,25,27,36,45,46,47,59, 60,63,69,73,91

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Welcome to Year #11

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ast month, Thom talked about the origins of The Advertiser as we reached its 10th anniversary. This month, it’s time to celebrate the start of our 11th year!

The Second Decade and Beyond What better way to enter the magazine’s second decade than with a brand new website! As I mentioned last month, the new website has been long in the making—and we are so pleased that we can finally launch.

The new website is a worthy companion to the hearty magazine that The Advertiser has become. And in reaching this stage, we’d like to express our gratitude to those who have helped bring us here.

First: a big THANK YOU to our advertisers! Our advertisers are the backbone of our magazine, and we couldn’t be here without them. Be sure to check out their ads in our pages, and you can read more about these companies on our “Advertisers” page on the website.

Second: another big THANK YOU to our contributors! We are so pleased to be able to share their thoughts, opinions, and expertise through our pages. I’m in the process of uploading to our online Library ALL of the articles that have appeared since I joined the team at the end of 2015—423 articles not counting this issue! You’ll be able to locate all of these articles in our “Library” soon.

“While I appreciate CMA for industry news, updates, and the business side of truss manufacturing, the fact that it is an ‘open forum’ for truss design and technical manufacturing issues is most appreciated, valued, and admired. The Advertiser has provided an excellent outlet for the wood truss and lumber information we have accumulated over the years. Thanks to Anna and Thom for The Advertiser.”

Frank Woeste, P. E., Professor, Virginia Tech Third: THANK YOU to our readers! We’re here because you’re here, so never hesitate to let us know what’s on your mind and what you would like to read or write next.

On a Personal Note And of course, I have one more note of thanks—to Thom. When I answered the phone 3 years ago this month, I could not have imagined where we would be today. I truly enjoy having this opportunity, and I’m eager to see where we can take The Advertiser in the next decade!

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

Monet DeSauw FWA 500 Floor Web Cutter • • • • • •

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Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” Cut-Off Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $6,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB MO

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Automated (Truss Design Software Download) or Semi-Automated (Touch Screen Entry) Operation All Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data 22” x 40 Tooth Blade on PAE Cut 1 or 2 Boards up to 20’ (2 Second Plunge Cut) Cut Chords, Webs, Rafters, Wedges & Stair Stringers Cut Long Scarfs by Multi-Plunging Servo Positioning on Infeed, Angle & Outfeed Pusher Over Travel Protection Ink Jet Printer Lumber Optimization Program Belt Waste Conveyor 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Amp Includes 5 Day Onsite Installation & Training Optional Monet DeSauw Live Deck, Bunk Feeder & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor

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Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates at the same price as the Manufacturer, and get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST!

Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO! Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $268,500 FOB MO

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Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part III: In-House Computing (Almost) Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com

n 1971, for the first time, both On-Line Data and Gang-Nail, Inc. put computer software at the fingertips of truss designers. By 1973, our company responded, and so did most of our major competitors. This innovation was wrought out of near desperation on the part of CMs struggling to grab a significant share of the hottest housing market in U.S. history. This was also a time when inflation was nearing 10%, the economy was growing at a 6% rate, and unemployment was below 5%. The arrival of computer access rapidly transformed truss plant operations, both in the office and in the shop.

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On-Line Data was the first to automate the generation of truss cutting lists. This leap forward was the result of the work of company founders, Dan and Camilla Hurwitz, that began in their St. Louis truss plant, Woodtech, Inc. As they started their business, the primary tool to generate cutting lists had been a thick manual, “Building Component Cutting Specifications,” by the Clary Corporation (copyrighted in 1961), which was supplied with the Clary Component Cutter. This manual contained a wealth of data, but only for common trusses, and required manual adjustments for overhangs or chord sizes. When truss configurations were not in the Clary manual, calculations were necessary. Believe it or not, the only available calculators were mechanical behemoths, like the one shown here. But no such calculator could resolve geometric functions required to calculate angles. So every truss plant supplemented the calculator with a copy of “Smoley’s New Combined Tables.” Undoubtedly Camilla, who had earned her PhD in college, realized she could overcome that tedium by writing a program to resolve the geometry for specific truss conditions.

Clary Corporation, recognizing the advances made by the Hurwitzes, bought their truss plant and programs, hired them, and moved them to Texas. When the (inevitable) demise of Clary’s mechanical calculator division threatened their existence, Dan and Camilla were able to buy back their programs, and form On-Line Data.

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Though computers were too expensive for most CMs, On-Line and others relied on “Timesharing,” a new technology that enabled remote users to share valuable time on a mainframe computer. In point of fact, users were never “on-line” with the mainframe; they were on a line that was a telephone line to the computer. There was no interactivity with the computer in the Seventies; truss parameters were typed in a defined sequence on a teletype machine that translated keystrokes onto a yellow paper tape. The tape was fed into a reader after a phone connection was initiated. The teletype, developed by Western Union for sending telegrams using Morse code in the 1920s, was now deployed in truss plants sending bits of computer code representing truss configurations. Though turnaround time was longer and timesharing costs were higher during prime business hours, the productivity of truss plants and their accuracy were vastly improved. Arguably, the truss industry had come of age.

On-Line’s greatest contribution to truss technology was the “line-input” method of resolving complex truss geometry, which later formed the basis of SketchPad and, still later, MiTek’s Versa-Truss. By creating shorthand notation for describing the lines which formed the perimeter of truss members, truss designers were freed of Smoley’s and laborious hand calculations. This powerful software enabled a whole new group of people to enter the field of truss design, who may not have been skilled in higher math, but who were meticulous and thorough in following program instructions.

As truss jobs became larger and more complicated and the penalty for truss cutting errors became so steep, few companies could operate without in-house computer capabilities. Yet I did sell an Easy-Set component saw to a remote truss plant in 1990 that had never used a cutting list. After we installed the saw, they continued to lay out truss chords on the floor of the plant, scribing the end cuts of webs, and cutting them with a skill saw.

They then inserted the cut pieces onto the conveyor of their new saw, and adjusted the carriage and angulated the blades until they rested on the cuts. Needless to say, we quickly schooled them on generating cutting lists.

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $268,500 Base Condition: New Location: MO

New, Monet DeSawyer 2000, computerized, five-bladed component saw, sets up in 15 to 17 seconds, can run in manual mode, downloads projects from a network or manually using display screen controls.

Features all powered movements, cuts from 15" 90/90 cuts to 20 foot length, 2 x 3" to 2 x 12" lumber depths and internal brakes are standard. Options include enhanced servo controls featuring autocalibration, catcher's display and either shaker or belt scrap conveyor and incline. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Safe, accurate cutting of any component with the ProCut™ UC Linear Saw Series The ProCut™ UC-Series Linear Saw cuts Roof, Floor Truss and Wall Panel Components accurately, safely, and easily – up to 4-boards high!

ProCut™ features 6-position clamping, 16´ 6˝ powered Infeed conveyor, 20´ Exit conveyor, and Servo controlled measuring system for accurate lengths.

Multi-pass cutting for longer scarf cuts. Dual pushbutton controls and clear poly-guard for safety. And an enclosed saw chamber with (4) 4˝ dust collection outlets assures effective dust collection and a cleaner workspace.

The Procut’s easy to use software is compatible with all leading truss design software; data input via Network, or USB and Touchscreen at the saw.

ProCut™ UC Linear Saws – for all Roof, Floor, and Wall Panel Components; webs, chords, sliders and wedges ‒ up to 4-boards high!

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NEW! Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16" Blade Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen Computer. Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed

by Truss Design Software. Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard. 208 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes Dust Collector. $14,500 NOW $13,500 13FOB AB Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 ASI/Monet DeSauw B500 Component Saw Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts. Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales. (1) 30” & (4) 16” Saw Blades cut from 18” to 20’. Lumber Hold Downs. Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw). 240 Volt/ 3 Phase. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). $19,500 NOW $15,500 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

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

LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 24" UP-CUT SAW WITH 16' TIGERSTOP 10 HP (3 Phase) Up-Cut Saw with 24” Blade 6” x 13 1/2”” Capacity Front Blade Guard and Side Hand Shields Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector) 16’ TigerStop Programmable Stop Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls Infeed Table $11,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates

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2001 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.

Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. Excludes Computer Screens.

Video available upon request. $22,500 NOW $19,900 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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. $ASK for PRICE, FOB MO.

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2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW 1998 Mitek Cyber Saw Fully Automated 5 Blade Component Saw 1-32”, 2-20” and 2-16” Blades cut 4x2 and 2x4 through 2x12 up to 20’ in length Touch Screen Computer Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $28,000 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates

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Cut & Mark Truss and Wall Panel Parts. Upgraded in 2010 to include Routing (similar to the WBZ-120 model). Servo Driven for Precise Cutting. 22" Blade with 7 7/8" x 16 1/2" x 19'-8" Capacity. Infeed and Outfeed Roller Tables. Ink Jet Printer for Part Identification. Marking Pen for Wall Panel Layout. 460 Volt / 3 Phase.

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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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NEW! 2000 TimberMill 4-16 Web Saw (4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 16’ in length. Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length. Single Side Digital Readouts.

Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Add $2,000 for 208 Volt to 480 Volt Electrical Transformer. $19,900 NOW $15,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 TCT Series 1100 Linear Saw Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 20" carbide tip blade, 3-axis servo motion control system. Cuts webs from 2x4 or 2x6 material from 3" to 20 feet in length including chords, webs, wedges, scissor bottom chords. Saw includes a PC, monitor, motion control card and TCT software.

Matthews inkjet printer designed to print on one, 1 1/2" edge of board, complete with in-feed, out-feed and incline scrap conveyor. 230V, 3 phase, 20 amp electrical service. 90 PSI air required. $36,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2003 TCT 1050 Linear Web Saw Cuts 2x4 lumber to 20 foot long, 20 inch diameter blade, outfeed scrap conveyor 24 inches wide by width of saw. Scrap conveyor can be set up for left-to-right or right-to-left material flow. Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Saw includes PC controls with keypad and mouse, Matthews inkjet printer (needs maintenance) designed to print on one, 3 1/2" edge of board and a 480 to 230 volt transformer. Recently had $5,000 worth of parts installed. Out of service since August of 2017. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $23,990 FOB PA. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Alpine X4 Linear Saw 2007 Alpine X4 linear saw, includes saw only. From the OEM's brochure, "..ability to cut one, two, three or four boards at the same time. Will cut extremely long scarf cuts (60 inches or more). Cuts standard truss parts from any lumber width". Cuts from 2x4" through 2x12" lumber. Servo controls, self-diagnostics, small parts outfeed at front of saw and touch screen PC controls. Material feeds from left to right.

Prints up to four (4) 1 1/2" edges. 15 HP motor, 22" carbide-tipped blade. Includes manual and spare blade. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 10 CFM at 90 PSI air required.

Price: $19,990 FOB MS. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw Safety Speed Cut model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $8,149 Base, FOB MN.

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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 $39,900 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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Snipsa Simple St Table $2 Available

Tornado S600 $178,854.00 Available-November 2018

Sprint M600 $77,149.00 Available-November 2018

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Mitre Saw $31,619.00 Available-November 2018

Automated Apollo Saw w/ Dropsaw Table and Roller Table $68,055.00 Available-November 2018

The industry’s vision of the future is collaborative and integrated.

Together, we can lead the way.

To truly drive innovation in our industry, we need to be open and agile, and promote collaborative relationships. Simpson Strong-Tie is focused on providing you with the most efficient tools and services to improve data sharing, increase collaboration and simplify platform integration in order to grow and add value to your business.

To learn more, visit us at BCMC booth #1115 in Milwaukee or call (800) 999-5099.

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls.

NEW! 2008 Alpine ALS 286A Linear Saw Linear feed saw model 286A cuts truss parts from lumber up to 12" nominal depths. Cuts bevels, scarf cuts, and optimizes material.

Servo controlled functions, 7.5 HP motor with 20 inch carbide tipped blade. Includes 15 ft. infeed conveyor and 15' outfeed conveyor. Pictured scrap incline is not included. 230V, 3 phase, 60 HZ electric. $118,990 $79,650 FOB: IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual.

All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled.

2014 Bosch Chop Saw with Hain Measuring System 2014 12" Bosch dual-bevel hinge slide miter saw with 20' Hain measuring system, foot/inch scale, featuring 1/4 HP electrical unit with pusher and stops. Measures lengths in feet, inches and fractions of an inch. Includes 20' infeed and outfeed roller tables. $6,690 FOB MT INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming. Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking. Maintenance Diagnostics. Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs. (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) . (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline). Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades. 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks). Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw. 480 Volt / 3 Phase.

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Depauw Combi-Cut Saw Used/As-is – Working condition as taken from service – with updated electronics and full length shaker/scrap conveyor. [Or Optional Fully Reconditioned with 30 day warranty, call for price.] Features: 2x4 lumber flat or upright; (5) 14” diameter carbide tipped blades; feed rate 34 parts/ minute; aluminum engraved scales for length, digital readout for angle; saw angle adjustment; piece predetermining counter; overhead suspension wiring; emergency shutoff; shaker style (vibrating) waste conveyor/belt scrap conveyor.

Priced at $19,900 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

Clary Master Component Saw 5 Blade Component Saw. Powered Angulation. Pneumatic Blade Brakes.

Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Serial #340059. ___ Volt / 3 Phase. $7,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2007 Koskovich Omni Miser II Linear Saw RTWF Triad OSS Stair Saw Open Stringer Saw that cuts open stair stringers. Includes stringer hold downs, P.C. controlled auto-indexing, air clamping and cutting features, (2) soft-start controlled, 30" carbide tipped blades, motorized soft-feed and waste conveyor. Cuts up to (4) 2x10", 2x12" stringers at once, with no over-cutting at inside corners. System accommodates from 25 to 45 degree stringer angles, up to (16) risers, max width 50”. 240 volt, 3 phase, 35 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI air required. $18,890 FOB FL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw, roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with printing option "D": two (2) 3 1/2" faces and one (1) 1 1/2" edge, servocontrolled angulation axis of movement, extended incline infeed deck,(1) bulk feeder for between 7'-8" to 16'-0" long lumber, (5) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x4, 1- 2x6, 1- 2x8, 1- 2x10 & 1- 2x12). Includes bevel cut option, crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare 16" diameter blade and all available spare parts.

230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. Sold for over $338,000 new. Price: $78,990 FOB IA.

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Constructing a Roadmap to Operational Excellence Part 2: Continuing the Journey of 7 Steps Ben Hershey, President & Coach 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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s discussed in “Part 1: Beginning a Journey of 7 Steps,” we all aspire to have a state of operational excellence in our organizations, which is easier said than done. Operational excellence is about more than simply adjusting the current way of doing things, although that is how it is often perceived. For component manufactures, LBMs, and millwork companies, operational excellence is about setting up a systematic operational structure to identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities, and it is equally reliant on harnessing non-technical elements like organizational culture or advanced processes or automation.

7 Steps to Operational Excellence As mentioned last month, there are not just 7 Steps nor are these written in stone. The 7 steps represent a general roadmap that our industry can follow toward the goal of operational excellence, independent of any allegiance to a particular improvement methodology.

The first three steps were: Step 1: Discover &Solicit Ideas Step 2: Benchmark & Validate Step 3: Evaluate & Quantify Here are the final four steps.

Step 4: Simplify & Standardize Having worked out what you’re going to change and why, I sometimes see many companies jump straight in and start to create new processes or automate existing ones. However, sometimes this just results in delivering the wrong things faster! Instead, the first implementation stage of improving the way you work is to consider how to simplify the work by asking if there are steps and activities that you don’t actually need to do – classic waste elimination. Once you have identified your preferred processes and practices and simplified them as appropriate, then you can consider standardization.

What Success at this Step Looks Like: You have a clear idea of processes and practices you need in your operation and wasteful activities have been reduced.

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Step 5: Generate & Automate Having worked out which parts of LBM/Component/Millwork operations, processes, and practices to focus your improvement efforts on, you can now think about streamlining the work. Often this will include some sort of workflow or process automation. For more complex processes, it is quite common for people to consider automating them in a business process management tool, however, typically this automation will only address 70% of the cases going through the automated system.

Many will then look at using a less sophisticated workflow system to assist our teams in dealing with the other 30%, but again life is more complex, and in the end 10% of those cases may wind up being handled manually. This exercise is something our industry sometimes does not handle well. We look at a new automated piece of equipment (a saw, gantry, material handling, etc.), but we have not taken the time to map out the process/opportunity that exists and what our real expectation would be.

What Success at this Step Looks Like: When thinking about automation, don’t assume that everything needs to be heavily specified, planned, and implemented. In some cases, if you provide your teams with the ability to process map, review the current metrics being achieved in the process, etc., they will create the systems they need to improve productivity.

Step 6: Share & Govern Simplifying, standardizing, and automating are all useful steps to take, but only if people know about it! Many times I see where companies have implemented great new ideas, processes, or systems, but they fail to deliver the expected results. When I drill down to discover why, most of the time it occurs because the people who needed to know about the new processes either did not fully understand them or had no knowledge of them.

People are not machines – if you want people to act in a prescribed manner, they need to understand why they are being asked to do an activity a certain way, and also to be involved in the decision making process. As a part of your overall operational excellence initiative, you should consider how you will push accurate information to people in a way they can easily access and consume.

By ensuring that the right information is available to the right people at the right time, it is possible to deploy practical governance. How often have you heard, “it wasn’t my fault, I didn’t know we did it that way” or “nobody told me things changed?”

What Success at this Step Looks Like: In our companies, you need to be sure that certain things are known by all, the risks understood, and that as an organization you have taken all reasonable steps to document and train your teams on these new procedures or new pieces of automated equipment so they produce the results we expect.

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Step 7: Monitor & Measure Improvement and excellence projects are only effective when they deliver the expected results. To this end, you need to ensure that, while you may implement new metrics for measuring results, you retain some of the old measures, too. It is when you compare the results of now vs. then that you can see the differences. Beware not to retain all of the old metrics as many will no longer be relevant. You also need to ensure that you have appropriate monitoring mechanisms in place. Frequently, success occurs only when people see that management is watching, and as management’s attention wanders, people go back to the old ways of working.

What Success at this Step Looks Like: Success in this step can be thought of as “Maintaining the Gains.”

These seven steps are meant to serve as a practical guide for any operational excellence initiative.

Although they’re broad, they’re applicable to our industry because you can adapt the principles to fit the needs specific to your current situation.

Remember that operational excellence is no longer the exception, it’s the expectation for our advancing companies. To remain competitive in your market, you need to take a considered and intentional look at your business and make changes where appropriate. These seven steps will set you on the right path to achieving operational excellence. And if you need assistance here, contact 4Ward Consulting. We have helped numerous companies put new plans for operational excellence into place. Our success has been measured in how companies have grown their lumber, component, and millwork business, and in the substantial increase in profitability.

There is still time to register for BCMC and I encourage you to stop by the 4Ward Consulting Group booth #623 to talk about how we have helped hundreds of companies in their journey to Operational Excellence!

Ben Hershey is CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC. When the industry needs an ACTUAL expert, they turn to 4Ward Consulting Group. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770. © 2018 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC PHONE: 800-289-5627

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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 NOW $8,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1983 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •230 Volt / 3 Phase $9,500 NOW $5,900 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Northtech 18" Up-Cut Saw with 16' TigerStop Model NT-CS18R-10. 18” Blade with 1” Saw Arbor. Cutting Capacity: 2” x 12”, 3” x 11”, 4” x 10”. 10 HP Motor (230 Volt / 3 Phase). Pneumatic Foot Pedal Actuation Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector). 16’ TigerStop Programmable Stop. Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls. Infeed Table. $12,900 FOB PA $19,500 FOB ND Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Cuts angles from 8 to 115 degree angles.

Minimum 90/90 cut is 14 inches and shortest angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2x4 through 2x10 lumber up to 20 feet in length.

Both the length and angle adjustments are power driven. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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1993 Timbermill 6-20 Component Saw Model MH6E-20, six blades cut lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12", 4" x 2" lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. $15,990 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1995 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.

Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Short Incline Conveyor. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. Video available upon request. $14,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

USED ALS 276 LINEAR SAW COMPUTERS & SERVO PARTS IPC-6606 Industrial Computer (2 Available) These are new computers purchased in the Summer of 2018 (still under warranty) Servo Star CD - CR 10251-000000 (6 Available). Servo Star MC - MC 55083224-001 (2 Available). Servo Star CD - CR 06251-000000 (6 Available). All parts were removed in "working condition" from the ALS 276 during a saw upgrade.

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 120 volt. Starting at $4,597 FOB MN.

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2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Automated Radial Arm Saw Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16’ Blade. Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen. Computer Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software.

Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard.

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2005 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System.

Model RT (Roof Truss Components). 5 HP Motor with 16” Blade. Incline Live Deck 2 Magazine Feeders. Bulk Feeder. Ink Jet Printer (One Face). Spare Parts & Manuals. $35,000 NOW $31,900 FOB ON Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. Works with the optional WoodRunner TM lumber retrieval system. 440 volt, 3phase. $174,300 Base Price, FOB MO.

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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 $23,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates Reconditioned With Warranty 800-382-0329 2004 Speed-Cut Express www.wasserman-associates.com Provides automated length and angle setting for the saw which increases production.

16” X 42” Centerpoint Saw with 10’ Infeed Conveyor and 20’ Automated Measuring System. Computer controlled setup means quick, accurate pieces cut to exact design specifications. Includes: Easy to use Touch Screen Computer & Cabinet; LaserGuide feature; saw history tracking for performance monitoring. Fully Reconditioned Machine TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw (SD) with Warranty. [Optional Installation & •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Operator Training, call for pricing.]

Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” Priced at $29,750 •Powered Angulation & Carriage Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor 800-344-3433 •Extra Set of Blades www.eidemachinery.com •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Material Quality Isn’t the Only Metric to a Quality Product Many years ago I worked construction as a teenager, and I recall the framing lumber I used to see as a framer’s helper. My teacher was a gentleman by the name of Otho Tew. Otho was a seasoned experienced homebuilder who had learned his trade from his father and probably his father before. Mr. Tew would scrutinize each piece of lumber looking for defects that could impact the performance of his construction. He would lament how lumber just wasn’t as good as it was in the old days. He would say “in the old days the lumber would actually be 2 inches by 4 inches” and would make other comments about an occasional knot. Wane was virtually non-existent back them. Appearance said it all.

Wow, things have really changed. It’s partly due to the way lumber is cultivated using methods that increase yield, but the situation also reflects a better understanding of what is necessary for the specific duty the lumber will perform. Back in the day, only clear lumber was used. Clear = Better. Often, perfectly suitable lumber was discarded or downgraded. With today’s technology, we have methods that actually test the lumber for strength. We have cameras that check for visual defects, and we have genetically selected progeny that create the best materials. Until recently, I believed the near faultless lumber I remember was a distant memory.

Recently, however, I traveled to Japan to visit some residential construction projects and manufacturing facilities. The purpose of the trip was to learn as much as I could about Japanese techniques, framing methods, and materials. What I found has completely shifted my way of thinking about homebuilding and our industry in the United States.

The material used in the construction of components I encountered was all shipped from Canada. These materials were the best quality I have seen since those days as a carpenter’s helper. The cream of the crop is selected from the harvest, bundled, wrapped, and shipped to Nippon. Just like the fantastic lobsters harvested in Maine, the nice ones are shipped to Kansas City where they yield the best price helping to defray shipping cost. I guess the Mainers get the seconds.

The studs used in Japan were virtually flawless. The knots were small if any. Of the several projects I visited, twist, bow, and wane were nonexistent. It was amazing. The quality of construction was impressive. Tight joints, square wall panels, and immaculate jobsites all contributed to a phenomenal home built with care and attention to detail.

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Figure 2 Fukoka - Aoki, Japan – Public area vending machine

The quality of the construction was not only due to the quality of the material. I believe it was impacted more by the culture of the Japanese people. In order to explain, let me give you an example of what is different. is absolutely no trash anywhere because everyone picks The typical litter one finds along our roads and up after themselves. They don’t leave it to the next guy. highways in the US is nonexistent in Japan. Graffiti The key to improving our quality in the US needs to is extremly rare. All along public roads, in malls, bus come from values instilled at an early age. These values stations, and fueling stations, vending machines are need to be taught in the home, elementary school, as everywhere. They are prolific. The machines dispense children. On a recent plant visit in the US, I was struck cold drinks in the warm months and hot drinks in the by the signs management had to place on the urinals in winter. Just like our vending machines, they have a the truss plant. The signs admonished workers about typical selection, except Japanese machines have a throwing chewing tobacco and gum, trash, and other huge variety of offerings. Where we usually have debris in the toilet. That’s not necessary in Japan’s 6 or 8 choices, the Japanese machines have 30 or factories. It’s basic.

40. Many of the machines have beer and Sake, an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice. One of the Americans traveling with me asked a question Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four to our Japanese guide. “What keeps the kids in the decades of experience in the structural building components industry. While he is a TPI 3rd Party In-Plant Quality Assurneighborhood from draining the beer out of the ance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States machine?” The response was embarrassing to me. and performs 3rd party safety auditor services, these articles “Because it’s against the rules.” Plain and simple, represent his personal views, knowledge, and experience.

Japanese children are brought up to follow the rules.

Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, deI realized immediately the major reason for the cleanliness, organization, and politeness of Japan and their residential construction. Everyone operates as a team member not an individual. Care and pride guide the Japanese culture in every facet of their lives. It’s the reason their jobsites are clean and organized. There

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1983 HydroAir Combi-Cut Floor Web Saw Four head saw with cut-off 5th blade, 14 inch diameter blades and powered angulation.

Includes magazine feed for up to six 2x4's on flat, scrap conveyor, incline conveyor, extra set of blades and operation/maintenance manual. Recently had $3,000 in parts installed. 220/440 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $27,490 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Idaco International IV Web & Component Saw Four Blades (2-16”, 1-20” & 1-28”) with 5 HP Motors. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Maximum Length at 90/90: 20’-0”. Minimum Length at 90/90: 1’-1”.

Waste & Incline Conveyor. Many Extra Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $5,500 NOW $4,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2001 TIMBERMILL 6-20 COMPONENT SAW Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor.

Excludes Computer Screens. Video available upon request

ASI 5-Blade Component Saw ASI B500, five-blade saw includes digital readouts, shaker pan and waste incline.

Cuts angles from 8 to 115 degree angles.

Minimum 90/90 cut is 14 inches and shortest angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2x4 through 2x10 lumber up to 20 feet in length.

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NEW! New Square 1 Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. 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. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $17,409 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1998 Alpine Speed Cut Saw •Model SSA-17 (centerline or fencline cutting) •5 HP / 3 Phase Motor with 16” Blade •Saw Barrier Guard •Speed Angle Turntable with Stops •Turntable Air Brake $5,500 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw Roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with print system B (both faces), Servo controlled angulation axis of movement, extended incline deck,(1) bulk feeder for up to 16 foot long lumber, (9) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x3, 52x4, 2- 2x6, 1- 2x8). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade and all available spare parts. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. $85,900 NOW $69,890 FOB KS Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Below are three examples of when one size does not fit all.

Example One: Linear saw versus a 5-blade component saw. Each has their strengths and weaknesses.

5-Blade Component Saw: Strengths: Large volume cutting is unbeatable for time per piece when piece count exceeds the break-even of approximately eight pieces in a run.

Weakness: Much slower setup time than an automated linear saw for very short runs such as one-oneone. Also, the cutting angle/length accuracy is not normally as good because of lumber’s imperfections, such as crowns and twist, cannot be compensated when both ends of the piece are being cut at the same time. Small pieces, such as less than 2.5 feet, cannot be cut on this type of saw easily.

Automated Linear Saw: Strengths: Small volume cutting is unbeatable for time per piece when piece count is below approximately eight pieces in a run. Accuracy normally is the best because of lumber’s imperfections can be compensated when only one end of the piece is being cut at a time. Small pieces, such as less than 2.5 feet, can and should always be cut on the linear saw.

Weakness: Large volume cutting is far slower than a component saw because there is only one blade repositioning and plunging for every cut. There is simply no way a single blade saw can keep pace with a fully automated component saw when the quantity exceeds the break-even setup plus run time of linear saw versus 5-blade saw.

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Example Two: Another example of this one size does not fit all is having a fully automated lumber retrieval system linked to an automated linear saw that pushes the cut lumber directly to the assembly table with an auto puck system. This type of setup is often touted as being the best for truss assembly to lower the cost of labor and get the most from your investment. This system is frequently being hyped as the perfected just-in-time cut and assembly system. For a greater explanation of the why this type of system is not the best, see my November 2017 article, “Is a Linear Saw Paired with Each Roof Truss Assembly Table a Magic Cure for the Best Lean System?”

Summary points: • Point #1 – Pairing the linear saw with each assembly table and using a chain or roller system to move the cut material to each assembly table will only reduce the labor count by 1/3 of a person or 1/4 of a person per workstation.

• Point #2 – All the material being positioned in the center of the span, no matter the span of the truss, which would mean more walking and therefore more man-minutes per truss the longer the truss span. There is too much walking the longer the spans with this system.

• Point #3 – Most linear saws cannot consistently cut more than what a three-person crew can assemble (called line balance in industrial engineering). More personnel equal more people to move material onto the table to assemble each truss more quickly. With a 55-foot truss, one could easily have five or even six people assembling that run of trusses. If one did add personnel to the assembly workstation beyond the three or four-person team, the linear saw’s output would be exceeded.

Limiting the output of the assembly workstation is not a proper use of the just-in-time lean principle. The goal of the company should be maximizing the gross margin dollars per day and not getting blinded by reducing the number of personnel at each workstation in the hope of reducing labor cost. One can increase the number of crew and yet still maintain or reduce labor cost per unit with added efficiencies.

• Point #4 – If more than two personnel are removing the lumber from the linear saw’s live deck system, they can be in each other’s way.

• Point #5 – Cutting the material needed for a run of one-one-one is the realm of the linear saw. But cutting a much greater quantity run is easily done more quickly by the auto five-blade saw, so that the greater the quantity needed, the more noticeable the difference between the two types of saws.

• Point #6 – A linear saw can reduce the lumber cut waste by batching and combining different cuts of various pieces (lumber optimization). However, this cannot be easily done when the linear saw is only cutting the trusses as the trusses are being built.

• Point #7 – Pairing a linear saw with each workstation creates such a rigid system that, if one part of the system fails, the entire system comes to a standstill.

When does the pairing of a linear saw with each workstation make sense? It is simply when the quantity run is the lowest, such as one-one-one, and the span is not so great that it would make sense to add more assemblers to the workstation. The greater the quantity run and the greater the span, the less it makes sense to pair a linear saw with every build workstation. One configuration of equipment is simply not the best for all conditions.

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Example Three: A large roller gantry table with no walkthrough aisles to assemble all the roof trusses is not ideal in all cases. Often touted as the being the best solution in all cases for assembling roof trusses, but this is certainly not the case and should be viewed with a critical eye towards what is being assembled at the given time.

Strengths: Greatest flexibility for the various configurations and types of trusses, able to add additional personnel to increase units per hour, and can easily be configured with more automation such as auto-pucks.

Weaknesses: Small trusses can be assembled far quicker on a much smaller press table, very large pole barn trusses cannot be fed from both sides of the table when there are no walkthrough aisles, and ergonomically it is the worst configuration for movement of material and personnel for time-in-motion studies for many truss configurations, runs, and sizes.

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By Joseph Sirilla – of particular interest in our current supply-constrained labor market – construction AIBD labor. Many in the residential design, engineering, and construction fields have embraced BIM technology for its ability to streamline work, cut project costs, and improve profit. A building designer’s choice of software may seem fairly straightforward for their needs to simplify inter-office processes, but what about all of the other trades that need to use the information to accomplish their tasks? How do we overcome the boundary of proper, and vibrant, communication without using up valuable time? Make your investment into the BIM realm worth it.

Assume a project is integrated with a strong and robust visual platform, primarily for the client’s design approvals. Think of the use of the virtual model during collaboration with engineers as well. It can help lower costs associated with time and labor management in the field. Their team incorporates the engineering (structural, MEP, Civil, etc.) directly into the model. The visual message given to the field in place of written 2D word and details is a large part of communicating design intentions. But the folks swinging the hammer may not have access to the software platform your team is using. Make it easy for them, too. Choosing the right software is not just based on your operations, but with all trade partners in mind.

The “I” (information) in BIM is what sets this approach apart from simple 3D visualization, or even 2D drawings. The capability of BIM software to enable the designer to model some of the wildest building designs provides infinite creative freedom, and verification of the structure. Like never before, the software can allow the designer to stretch the imagination, be much more creative, and bring to light new ideas. Along with this, the right software increases the accuracy of drawings and streamlines the management of construction documents due to parametric functionality. It removes the pressure of data management and allows designers actually to spend more time performing design studies!

Because the detailing in the typical 2D plan set is vague, think of BIM as a database of building components with embedded information and the capability of being viewed in three dimensions (four, when time, i.e., scheduling, is included). This information is relayed to, and used by, all involved. A virtual BIM model is a shared resource where component information is extracted without RFIs or digging through printed materials.

Excellence in BIM software toolsets is touted by many but not fully harnessed by some. Searching YouTube and Google has yielded great resources, but there is so much information to sift through to distinguish what is straightforward. The BIM process includes everyone, even the homeowner. BIM is not only about design efficiency, it’s also about teamwork. Search for software with sharable virtual models. Otherwise, it becomes a dead end for collaboration.

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The notion of national production home builders moving to require an Autodesk Revit-based platform for construction documents is not farfetched. But for what reason? The answer was too simplistic and not a good one, “Because other firms are doing it.” I was skeptical, so I dug around a bit more. Was it to control their material takeoffs and usage quantitates? Nope. It was to keep up with the Jones’. What poor judgment. There is more than one perfect software when it comes to the full use of BIM. Back to our guy in the field, with the RFI. He needs to know the framing system’s built-up component assembly and strapping hardware sequencing to accomplish his complicated task properly. In the typical age of 2D construction documents, this is handled by further detailing or shop drawings. Extra paperwork. Extra time. Loose revisions sheets stapled to the permit set and headaches during a municipal inspection. Loss of revenue by multiple trades. The design was completed months ago, and the RFIs never seem to arrive at a convenient time.

With the proper toolset given to all the trades, everyone from conception to construction can now open their laptop, notebook, tablet, or phone to view the virtual model’s system layering and fly around any 3D component assembly in question. She, or he, can select components and see what materials comprise the assembly. She can relay the information and nix potential problems without an RFI. But is the BIM model complete enough to do this? Was the design adequately coordinated and all the necessary information integrated? Or is it only a pretty picture without intelligent objects and component assemblies?

The correct practice of using a BIM process is not just the speed of the process in the office, but the collaborative building of information ahead of the build out amongst all design professionals, builders, and the trade partners.

Consider these too – estimating teams can be helped with more accurate definitions in their takeoff, engineers have calculations behind their framing methods, and the framers have their preferred methods, not to mention the benefits to high-performance home design and value engineering. The possibilities of framing the same feature eight different ways to Tuesday is a reality, and there might be eight different costs to build them. Help the builder’s team differentiate, without question. Eliminate this type of RFI by providing a virtual model.

How does that dangerous phrase go? “They’ll figure it out in the field.” Don’t let those in the field ignore your intentions because of second-guessing. Be courageous and jump into BIM. Once you do, taking it slow is okay. But get beyond thinking only about your inter-office production and visualization. Take a leap and utilize the BIM workflow. It is time to level up, dive into the next phase of services to offer. Cut the cord of RFIs and become a trustworthy BIM source!

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Optimizing Chaos Considering the different viewpoints truss and frame plants may take on optimization

By Ed Serrano Vekta Advanced Automation

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ptimization… In general, most plants want to mix up the cutting list, while still controlling the order that the members cut by the saw. This allows some gains in waste/cost to be had by combining members but still allows the cut components to be stacked easily according to truss once they come out of the saw.

Interestingly, over the past few years I have seen a number of plants starting to re-think this approach.

Some plants are starting to say forget about the order of the components coming out of the saw – let’s give the saw full rein and let it come up with the very best solution possible! The approach might sound half-baked at first, but there are some compelling justifications behind the strategy.

First, if we look at the more traditional approach, plants tend to mix and match components but more or less want the components to come out truss by truss. In most cases, our customers will let the system optimize, and hence cut, a few trusses at a time to reduce waste and/or cost, but they are essentially controlling the order in which the members come out of the saw. This means that stacking the cut components on trolleys is relatively straight forward, but the restrictions placed on the optimization to maintain the order naturally prevents the best possible solution from being realized. It also means that the order of the raw timber being fed into the saw will tend to be random. The argument for this approach is that it’s much easier to load timber onto the infeed in a random order than it is to stack cut components by truss on trolleys when they are coming out of a saw fast and in a random order. Fair enough!

But the flip side of this is that timber cost is a substantial portion of the total cost of the truss – significantly outweighing labor costs, or so I’m told. If a random (or at the very least a highly relaxed) order of cut components could be handled with little, if any, additional labor costs, then why not – but how? Well, one approach is to stack the components based on member type – not truss. Taking this further, a truss build order number might be printed on each member – i.e., which trusses are to be built first, second, third, etc. In this case, the operator simply stacks all like members in a certain location (for example, on a tree-trolley) and in the order specified by the build number.

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Another approach I’ve seen is to use additional outfeed kickoffs to help sort the members coming out – certain trusses and/or member types go to certain kickoff locations. This might not seem like a viable option for most plants, but there are many different ways of achieving a multi-kickoff system without necessarily taking up more space. As an added advantage, once you give up trying to sort out the outfeed side of the saw, you can instill order on the infeed without sacrificing waste/cost – cutting all sticks of timber that are of the same grade and length at once for example. This makes loading the infeed even easier – which, of course, means a savings in labour.

Which method is right for you – I can’t answer that, but there are enough plants thinking outside the box with this one that I thought a brief discussion might be warranted. There are usually compromises involved in most optimizing approaches, but, with a little creative thinking, almost anything is possible!

Ed Serrano is a Director of Vekta USA. Born in Florida, he moved to Australia to study Mechatronic Engineering at Curtin University.

Ed graduated in 2004 with Honours and then started working for PFP Technologies with the Razer Linear Saw. In 2009, Ed purchased the IP and rights to the Razer saw and formed Vekta Automation with his wife and brother. Ed has over 14 years experience with industrial automation projects specifically for the timber Truss and Frame industry. With a solid understanding of the conditions and needs of truss plants and his experience in industrial automation, he has helped many plants improve their production and business through automation. Ed’s success in combining his abilities as an Engineer and a Business Director was officially recognised when he was named the 2018 Winner for the Medium Business Category – 40under40 in the Business News Awards. However, if asked what he’s most proud of, Ed would always say his family! Two beautiful little girls, a cheeky son, and an amazing wife are what really makes Ed tick! His family is the only thing that takes a higher priority in his life.

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Errors in Substituting Errors in Substituting Loadfor for Live Load in Wood Design DeadDead Load Live Byin Scott Wood D. Coffman, P.E., SECB Load Design Construction Science and Engineering, Inc. Introduction

By Scott D. Coffman, P.E., SECB Construction Science and Engineering, Inc.

Custom kitchens, with high-end appliances, granite countertops, and central islands, are becoming more and more prevalent in the home market today. These products and finishes are heavy and the dead loads from the central islands and/or cabinets positioned along interior partition walls are often overlooked or neglected by design professionals. This oversight often trickles down to truss/I-joist technicians in the design of the floor framing components and becomes particularly problematic when granite countertops are present.

The most common assumption is that the area covered by the island and cabinet will not exceed the codeprescribed live loads (i.e., occupants and furnishings) limits. For example, a typical cabinet with a granite countertop weighs approximately 30 pounds per square foot (psf); therefore, the code-prescribed 40 psf live load is deemed sufficient during design for the island and cabinet weight1. This simplistic viewpoint fails to consider other relevant building code requirements, including differential floor deflection, longterm creep, unbalanced load, and duration of load. This oversight may result in problematic floor performance issues, as we have documented in recent cases investigated by Construction Science and Engineering, Inc. Code-Prescribed Live Loads Our firm has studied numerous instances of the condition described above. Our investigations have included a brief overview of the design loads specified in the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC).

The floor live load is defined as a load produced by the use and occupancy of the building where use and occupancy are generally interpreted to mean people and furnishing 2 . The IRC floor design live load typically used is 40 psf. Floor design dead load is attributed to the permanent weight of materials, finishes, and fixed equipment of the as-built construction. The floor dead loads should be calculated.

Historically, the residential building codes have included tables that provide joist spans for dead loads of 10 psf or 20 psf. The 10 psf dead load value is the common default loading used to size residential floor framing, I-joist components, and to design metal-plate connected wood truss top chords. However, homes with the dead loads and geometry/architecture described above are often finished with wood and/or tile floor finishes that exceed the 10 psf dead load. Although wood and tile floor finishes exceed 10 psf design load, the examples in this article will use the 10 psf code table minimum dead load because it is the common default value and it will demonstrate the error of substituting dead load for live load.

Building Code Violations One duty of a design professional, truss technician, and I-joist specialist is to rely on the applicable building code to dictate minimum design loads. The compelling reason not to substitute dead load for all or a portion of the design live load is that the building code does not permit it. IRC Table R301.5 clearly specifies the minimum (emphasis added) uniformly distributed live load for design. There is no provision to replace the design live load with some amount of dead load. Specifically, Chapter 2 in the IRC defines 1 2

Granite 1-1/4� thick weighs between 18 psf and 22 psf. Cabinets with a shelf weigh approximately 10 psf.

2015 International Residential Code Chapter 2 Live Load Definition Commentary.

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live load in part as “Those loads produced by the use and occupancy of the building…and do not include…dead load.” By the IRC definition, the structural live load does not include dead load and the dead load cannot replace any or all of the live load prescribed by the building code.

This author is aware of the common position taken by several design professionals, technicians, and specialists that occupants and furnishings cannot occupy the same area as a cabinet. However, the following conditions have been reported and/or observed during our field investigations that challenge this position: •

People sitting or standing on a cabinet top;

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Boxes with assorted items of various weights stacked on counter cabinet tops;

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Students in college housing that load an area (including cabinet space) to create an “over-load” condition; and,

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Cabinets filled with bulk cooking ingredients, stacked with “heavy” cookware/dinnerware, and/or that serve as bookcases.

In other similar cases, the home occupants could be considered as “hoarders,” where the cabinet content easily approached and perhaps exceeded the code specified 40 psf minimum design live load. In an attempt to address this issue, one alternative suggested by the wood truss industry is to add 20 psf to the design dead load to account for cabinets with up to 2” of granite.3 In light of our experience, it is essential that cabinets with granite countertops be included as part of the dead load design and not infringe upon the code-prescribed live load.

Floor Deflection – Differential Deflection In my experience, localized deflection of the floor system is the primary serviceability complaint of homeowners. Specifically, floors in close proximity to or adjacent to a cabinet and/or partition wall display a “dip” or unevenness relative to the remaining floor area. One common cause of these conditions is that the floor designers fail to consider the differential deflection between two adjacent structural members.

The National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction (ANSI/TPI 1) specifically identifies differential deflection as a serviceability concern that should be part of floor component design4. When investigated, one method is to limit differential movement between adjacent trusses to twice the truss spacing divided by the appropriate code deflection limit (e.g., 2L/240)5. For example, floor framing spaced at 24 inches on-center designed to a total load deflection limit of L/240 would yield a differential deflection limit of 0.2 inches.

The effects of differential deflection between floor framing adjacent to and under cabinets with a granite countertop can be understood from a typical floor example. A floor joist is designed to a maximum live load deflection of 0.40 inches and a total load deflection of 0.50 inches for a typical 40 psf design live Structural Building Components Association Research Report Special Floor Loading Conditions in Typical Residential Construction SRR No. 1601-04 February 29, 2016.

4 ANSI/TPI 1–2014 Section 2.3.2.4 (g) (4).

5 ANSI/TPI 1–2014 Section 7.6.2 Commentary.

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load and 10 psf design dead load. Substituting a 40 psf cabinet and floor weight (30 psf cabinet + 10 psf floor) immediately adjacent to a 10 psf floor weight creates a relative movement of framing members that may be “seen” and/or “felt” when walking over the floor. Specifically, the floor framing below the cabinet would deflect 0.40 inches (i.e., 0.50” x 40 psf/50 psf) compared to 0.10 inches (i.e., 0.50 ” x 10 psf/50 psf) for adjacent floor framing without the cabinet load. The 0.30 inch difference exceeds the L/240 deflection ratio of 0.20 inch for floor joist 24 inches on-center. This relative movement is both felt by occupants and can result in damage to attached flooring and trim materials due to the differential movement.

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Floor Deflection – Long Term Creep Localized dead load deflections are progressive from the cabinet and/or partition weight over time. This time-dependent deformation under long-term dead load is known as creep deformation in wood. Creep deflection for wood members is typically taken to be one-half the initial dead load deflection 6 , 7 .

Therefore, the previously calculated 0.40 inches initial (or short-term) dead load deflection from the example above would increase by another 50% (or 0.20”) due to creep. This condition creates two primary serviceability issues: a) The joist deflection below the cabinet, including creep, increases to 0.60 inches (i.e., 0.30” + 0.10” + 0.20”). The floor dead load deflection adjacent to the cabinet increases to 0.15 inches (i.e., 0.10” + 0.05”) when creep is considered. The differential deflection increased for creep becomes 0.45 inches (i.e., 0.60” - 0.15”) which is significantly more than the permitted 0.20 inches. The relative deflection as typically reported by homeowners is an “observed” floor unevenness which is “felt” when walking across the surface.

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& Cabinet)Total Long-Term Total Creep Load (0.5 x Dead 50 psf Deflection Total Load

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b) Wood floor-framing members optimized for cost often approach code-prescribed deflection limits. b) Wood members costresulting often approach code-prescribed limits.

When dead floor-framing load is substituted foroptimized live load,forthe total load deflection isdeflection susceptible to When dead load is substituted for live load, the resulting total load deflection is susceptible to exceeding the code specified ratio. The following comparison demonstrates the effects of substituting exceeding the code specified ratio. The following comparison demonstrates the effects of substituting dead load that that oftenoften creates a code violation.

Setting thetheinitial dead for loadlive for load live load creates a code violation.

Setting initial0.55 0.55inch inchmaximum maximum deflection value to represent the L/240 total load deflection ratio, creep deformation deflection value to represent the L/240 total load deflection ratio, creep deformation increases increases approximately 30% 30% to 0.70 inches and and results in total load floor deflection approximately to 0.70 inches results in total load floor deflectionapproaching approachingthe the L/180 L/180 ratio. ratio.

This author is aware thatIRC the IRC limits deflection checks to the load component.Additionally, Additionally, the the This author is aware that the limits deflection checks to the livelive load component.

2015 International Building Code (IBC) limits the deflection check to the live load component and creep 2015 International Building Code (IBC) limits the deflection check to the live load component and creep component for a wood member. For the IRC and IBC, the initial dead load deflection component is component for a wood member. For the IRC and IBC, the initial dead load deflection component is neglected. For wood, this is a bit silly. Historically, design professionals and truss/I-joist technicians have neglected.

For wood, is a bitcalculated silly. Historically, design andtotruss/I-joist technicians have investigated and this compared live load and totalprofessionals load deflections building code and/or industry investigated and compared calculated load and total load deflections building code industry accepted ratios.

Relaxing the morelive stringent historical interpretation of to live load and totaland/or load deflection accepted ratios.

Relaxing the more stringent historical interpretation of live load and total load deflection checks to the current code-permitted criteria is likely to increase serviceability complaints from the endchecksuser. to the current code-permitted criteria is likely to increase serviceability complaints from the enduser.

Floor Deflection – Unbalanced Cabinet Loads

Floor Deflection – Unbalanced Cabinet Loads

A countertop is not always limited to the dimensions of the base cabinet. Granite countertops often cantilever between 12” and 14” A countertop is not dimensions the base at the island or always a cabinetlimited profile to to the accommodate barofstools/chairs. cabinet.

Granite countertops often cantilever between 12” and 14”and The granite cantilever adds approximately 20 psf of weight at the redistributes island or a cabinet profile to accommodate a majority of the cabinet weightbar to stools/chairs. the cantilevered

The granite cantilever adds approximately 20 psf of weight and redistributes a majority of the cabinet weight to the cantilevered

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side. Floor framing members located below the cabinet edge receiving the cantilevered granite weight deflect more to increase localized deflection and floor unevenness (Sketch 1). Previously shown differential and creep deflection would increase for cabinets with a cantilevered countertop for bar stools.

Framing member design should account for the unbalanced cabinet weight.

Wood Member Stress Duration Substituting dead load for live load introduces a strength concern that is rarely investigated by the individual making the substitution. Specifically, the lumber load duration factor (included in the building codes) associated with dead load is 0.9 compared to a 1.0 factor for live load. Engineered wood products are produced to efficiently use wood material to create a structurally sufficient product at an optimal cost.

For example, the wood truss industry typically optimizes lumber grades to obtain a combined stress index (CSI) that ideally approaches or equals 1.0. A wood truss chord optimally designed to a CSI between 0.9 and 1.0 may be insufficient for a design live load replaced by a dead load when investigated for the 0.9 factor.

Additionally, the I-joist industry optimizes flange material to resist maximum flange bending and compression stresses associated with the design bending moment. For example, an I-joist originally designed to within ten percent (10%) of the published allowable moment value may be insufficient when dead load is substituted for live load when investigated for the 0.9 factor included in the codes. The same load duration principle applies to any wood-joist product and should be analyzed for the correct load combinations and associated load duration factor. Therefore, wood framing members may become overstresses when dead load is substituted for the live load.

Conclusion Wood framing members are an economical, proven system to support conventional framed floors in accordance with applicable building code requirements and industry standards. However, in the presence of custom kitchen islands, cabinets with granite countertops, and/or partition walls, additional design and construction concerns must be considered. Specifically, the wood floor components should be designed for the code-prescribed live load and the dead load associated with the overlying floor system, including islands, cabinets, and partitions. In essence, the floor live load cannot be arbitrarily replaced with dead load.

When properly addressed, floor serviceability should be the foremost design consideration to include checks of relative deflection, long-term creep, and unbalanced loads caused by cantilever countertops for bar stools/chairs. Experience, coordination, and input from engineered component manufacturer technicians, specialists, and/or engineers should be provided to and evaluated by the building designer. In the absence of a specific analysis, additional wood floor framing members should be installed below kitchen islands, cabinets, and/or partition walls to support the additional weight and to mitigate localized deflections. As an alternative, an additional 20 psf dead load to account for cabinets with granite countertops up to 2� thick should be added to the floor design load as suggested by the wood truss industry in Structural Building Components Association Research Report SRR No. 1601-04. Properly considering all of the immediate and long-term effects will facilitate the design and installation of products that perform as intended.

Scott Coffman, P.E., SECB has over 35 years in structural wood design experience, predominately in engineered wood building components. You may contact him by phone (864-647-1065) or email Scott at Construction Science and Engineering, Inc. in Westminster, SC.

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refabricated metal plate connected wood trusses captured me, as I became a sawyer in April of 1977. I quickly found it to be a totally fascinating

By Mike Momb industry and would venture out every evening, after work, to view new The Pole Barn Guru buildings using our trusses. I wanted to know how everything fit together. Just three weeks later, I found myself in a new position as truss designer and jack of most trades, master of none. At 19 years old, I was blessed to work for an exceptional employer, Ted Thompson of Coeur d’Alene Truss (now Coeur d’Alene Builders Supply). He gave me guidance and let me “run with it” as I shortly was doing just about every task short of writing checks to pay bills. It was a wonderful experience which built a solid foundation for my future careers, in both truss and post frame industries.

One lesson I was taught early—it was up to us to be experts. We had to determine what trusses were needed to correctly support any given roof and/or floor system. This accountability included proper profiles, slopes, spans, quantities, and appropriate load conditions. If it was to be done right, it was up to me. This led me to embrace a desire in myself to be the best truss designer ever. While I hated losing a project to a competitor, even worse were jobs I never had a chance to put in a bid.

This drive to be best continued forward while employed with two subsequent truss companies and into the founding of my very own first truss plant in 1981. All of my sales and design team members were coached in this same vein—it was up to us to provide a 100% correct system every time.

I exited truss industry sales and manufacturing nearly 20 years ago. Initially I worked for a post frame building contractor, then later (and currently) as a provider of post frame building kit packages.

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This placed me in a position of purchasing trusses, and it was an eye opening experience!

Somewhere, since I switched hats, it appears an onus of being correct has been passed along from manufacturer to person (or persons) who are purchasing trusses. This entire concept has left me scratching my head. In my position, clients expect me to be an expert, otherwise they would do it themselves. I have this very same expectation (and I feel rightfully so). If I am sending our company’s dollars to you, you had better be an expert too.

Now granted, I have a little more background than an average truss purchaser, so I had an advantage over most. But, what about average lumberyard employee, Chuck-In-A-Truck (small time building contractor), or Joe Do-It-Yourselfer? These folks are entirely at the mercy of truss companies who want to shift blame away from themselves should things happen to go awry.

I find this lack of responsibility to be appalling.

In my humble opinion, the best marketing tool a truss manufacturer could use would be a plan guaranteeing correctness of their work.

Think about it…..

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FLEXIBLE EFFICIENT ACCURATE Truebuild® Layout is an entirely new truss design platform by Eagle Metal, developed in the powerful & proven parametric modeling environment. Design modifications are automatically populated throughout the model for precision accuracy.

To maximize designer efficiency, multiple input methods can be used, including conventional UDLR, Reference Dimensions and tracing via DXF, DWG or PDF files.

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USED TRUSS ROLLERS WITH STANDS 10 Idle Rollers 9 Powered Rollers 14’ Long x 5” Diameter Roller with 1” Shafts 30 1/2” High 1/4 HP Bison Motors $13,365 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 Alpine Speed Roll Single-Bay Floor Machine 1995 Alpine, single-bay floor truss machine with overhead plate rack. Model 47TW with 18 inch diameter gantry roll, kick leg table 50 foot overall length, 38 foot maximum truss length, 40 inch table width, maximum truss depth 32 inches and minimum truss depth 12 inches. Motor-driven on-table clamps, push button controls and floormounted rail. 240 volt, 3 phase, 14 Amp electrical required. $27,490, FOB GA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Reconditioned Production Tables (OH) Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (3) 14' x 72" and (6) 14'x56" tables (some missing air-cylinders on skate-wheel lift-outs). Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, ​etc. Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,890 ea. FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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NEW! MITEK KLINCHER C-CLAMP PRESSES & JIG TABLE Mitek Klincher C-Clamp Press (20 Ton - 1 Phase). Mitek Klincher C-Clamp Press (10 Ton - 1 Phase). (2) Additonal Complete Press Units without C-Clamps.

Approximately 40’ of Unistrut Jig Table Extra Parts. $12,500 FOB OH. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Vertical Truss Stacker by Square 1 Manufacturing New, vertical stacker by Square 1 Design & Manufacture, up to six pedestals to handle up to 100 foot long spans. Features I-beam construction, holds from 10 to 25 trusses based on truss size, shape and weight, integrated drive tube for simultaneous stacking action and support during rotation, dual high-torque braking gear motors, adjustable tension clutch, heavy-gauge aluminum uprights with rubber bumper stops and automatic controls. The controls allow jogging the stacker both in forward and reverse directions and can be set up for multiple stacks of trusses. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $31,067 BASE, FOB IN.

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Alpine Mighty Mite Press 6’ x 29’ Table. Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. The motor and several of the hydraulic components have been replaced in the last couple of years.

Video available upon request. $6,900 NOW $4,950 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Gang Nail Modular Swing Press Gang Nail model 59200, 4’ x 15’, modular 50-ton swing press truss assembly system.

Presses dimensional lumber in 2" x 4" or 4" x 2" orientation. Includes 36" wide, stationary platen with hydraulic drive and joy-stick control. Opposite sides of table slide under press platen to set plates in lumber. 208V, 3 phase power. $27,990 NOW 18,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Table Guided Gantry System by Square 1 Manufacturing New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Square 1 Design & Manufacture, sideeject or end-eject options, with continuous production tables built to length. Available in steel, plastic or combination table top options. Can be fabricated to received automated jigging. 24" diameter gantry heads feature raised operator platform, heavy-duty steel roll with 4" shaft, baffles and heavy-duty spherical bearings, dual 7.5 HP braking gear motors for a total of 15 HP, easy adjusting bogie wheel assemblies, safety bars, Wampfler "finger safe", under-table-mounted electrical supply and optional soft start drive. Square 1 can provide the combination of powered transfer rolls, sloping ejectors, receivers, idler conveyors and powered conveyors required to meet your configuration needs. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. FOB IN.

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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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NEW! 2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time).

Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Klaisler Side Eject 12 ft x 96 ft Roof Truss Gantry System 2006 Klaisler side-eject roof truss gantry system, 12 foot maximum truss height x 96 foot long working length. Includes (12) 8 foot x 12 foot, plastic top with steel bottom chord tables, each with a skatewheel ejector, (1) 24" diameter roller gantry with two, 7 HP drive motors, (1) 24" diameter x 12 foot throat finish press with 7 HP drive, and (2) lengths of 112 feet of crane rail with mounting plates. Includes (11) powered roller conveyors with drive motors and gearboxes, (38) idler roller conveyors, all available jigging hardware and all available lumber bunk storage racks. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. $78,980 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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2003 Robbins Side-Eject Roof Truss Gantry

2016 Triad Panel Stapler/Nailer Bridge 12' wall height capacity with 6" O.C. tool spacing and 3" side shift. Joystick control with auto-return, plate fire, laser guide.

Extended height for 2x6 material, tilt-tool feature, plate-fire, with Tyvek® roller arms for 12" rolls. Requires 24 tools @ 6" O.C, plus two tools for space fire (plate fastening) Tools are ​not included, available Paslode tool mounts are​included. 120V AC, 120 psi air required. $46,800 FOB MO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker 2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker, model 70300-50, automatic, four-pedestal flat stacker with controls. According to OEM specs, "...35 second cycle time. Stacks all truss configurations both left and right, single trusses up to 80 foot spans or two stacks to 40 foot spans...". Includes (4) 2000 PSI hydraulic drives, hand-held controller, control panel and (18) idler roller conveyors with stands. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $73,980 FOB VA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

$64,980 FOB: RI

8’ foot overall length. Includes (12) 5' x 14' steel frame tables, plastic-top / steel strut building surface with skate-wheel ejectors, (1) 24" diameter roll, tracked gantry head with 10 HP drive, pendant controls and soft-start, crane track, electrical supply cord with wire cable, end-masts and supports and all available jigging. Center conveyor and finish press shown in pictures is not included. Available to ship in June of 2018.

480 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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Clary 60’ Kickleg Floor Truss Machine 6’ x 20” Diameter Roller Press with Ride Platform. 60’ Steel Plate with Pneumatic Clamping System. Floor Track, Kicklegs & End Stands. 5 HP Drive Motor (3 phase).

Excludes Roller Conveyor with Stands (adjacent to wall). $13,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

IBS/Comsoft Wall Panel Light Bars Reconditioned dual 16’ foot long light bars, includes spare light board. Light bars are compatible with all light-bar equipped or ready IBS/Comsoft, Panels Plus, etc. wall panel equipment driven by ITW (IBS) or other compatible design software. 110 volt, single phase electrical. $18,890 FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Used Panels Plus Handle Bar Router •Porter Cable Model 7538 Plunge Router •3 1/4 HP Motor with Soft Start •120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM •2 Person Operation •Safety Power Switches at Each End •Includes 1 Router Bit $1,000 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW PORTABLE SHEATHING BRIDGE 10’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($19,400) 12’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($19,900) Programmable Fastener Spacing with PLC Touch Pad Entry. Gun Tilt at Sheathing Seams. Laser Pointer for Stud Location.

Sensors to Detect Sheathing. Nail/Staple 8’ Stud in Under 6 Seconds. Quick Tool Changeout. Weight: 175 Lbs. 120 Volt /1 Phase. Excludes Nail or Staple Gun FOB SD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Triad / Custom Wall Panel Equipment Price: $79,890 Condition: Good Location: CA 2006 Triad wall panel equipment, 16 foot long maximum panel length x 10'-7" maximum panel height. Includes model G2 framer x 16 ft long with (2) 2-tool dollies, squaring / sheathing table x 20 ft long with (11)-tool bridge, squaring / sheathing table x 20 ft long with (20)-tool bridge, model CN4 sub-component nailing station with (4) tool locations and (1) 16 ft long outfeed conveyor, (2) sub-component tables 30 inches wide x 12 ft long each, all available roller and skate conveyors and (32) Bostitch model F21PL nail tools. Nail tools sold for $259 each new. Includes all available floor grates and hardware. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Also includes custom built interior table x 21 ft long, squaring table x 14 ft long, transfer frame 30 foot long x 12' height and (3) steel storage racks, with separate control panels, drive motors and v-track. $79,890 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Software Driven Sheathing Station $161,687.00 Available-November 2018

Minor Sub Component Curved Conveyor $40,479.00 Available-November 2018

Software Driven Wall Extruder w/ Outfeed Conveyor $138,467.00 Available-November 2018

Software Driven Stud Extruder $93,419.00 Available-November 2018

Major Sub Component Infeed w/ Tables $69,474.00 Available-November 2018

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HYDRO-AIR CHORD SPLICER WITH JACK TABLE 7 1/2 HP - 3 Phase Hydraulic Power Unit 9" x 16 1/2" Platen. Dual Push Button for Operator Safety. Jack Table with Unistrut & Plastic Top (needs new table support). $5,900 FOB MN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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CLICK HERE for more information New Panels Plus Wall Panel Framing Equipment

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.

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.

2001 Triad 9 Ft, Wall Panel Equipment 2001 Triad model Diamond Quad (DQ) wall panel equipment, builds walls from 6'-9" to 9'-0" high and up to 16’ in length. Includes Triad DQ framing table with (2) two-tool dollies and all available stud locators, all available transition conveyor, DQ squaring table, DQ sheathing table with bridge featuring side shift, laser and manual-mode feature. Sheathing bridge tool mounts are 8" on-center with 4" side-shift. Includes (12) staple tools and (4) nail tools, handheld router and stand-along panel saw. Still under power. Seller has manuals. 120v, 1 phase electrical and 100 psi air required. $34,980 FOB AL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Viking/Douglas Wall Panel Line Viking 24’ x 12’ Framing Station with Auto Tool Carriages. Douglas 20’ Squaring Table with Staple/Router/Saw Bridge. Two (2) Douglas 20’ Tilt Tables. Accumulation Roller Conveyor. Excludes: Nail/Staple Guns, Router and Saw. $74,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Triad AutoCol Sub-Component Nailing Station Triad model "AutoCol" sub-component nailing station with infeed and outfeed conveyors. Builds stud-block-stud, L's, T's, headers and trimmers/jacks. Touch screen controls, laser pointer, runs in manual or batch mode. Conveyor infeed and outfeed tables are each 6' wide x 10' long x 34" height (adjustable height) with 15" long roller conveyors. Twelve (12) tool stations, six per side. Internal transformer for PC included. Tools and mounts not included.

100 PSI air and 208 volt, 3 phase electrical. $15,990, FOB PA. 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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2004 PANELS PLUS SUB-COMPONENT NAILER Maximum Clamp Opening: 17” x 17 1/2” 17 Vertical and 14 Horizontal Clamping Positions Vertical Nailing Capacity to 12” Paslode Nail Guns On/Off Switches for Each Nail Gun Button to Activate Squaring Stop Foot Pedal to Activate Clamping & Nailing 60” Long x 20” Wide Infeed & Outfeed Conveyor Assemble corners, trimmers, partition lead-ins, jack studs, ells, channels, headers & ladders Electrical: 120 Volt / 1 Phase Air: 20 CFM at 90 PSI $9,900 FOB SK Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Carlson 16' x 9' Exterior Wall Panel Line Framing Table with Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor & Stud Locators. 30’ Roller Conveyor Section. Squaring Table. 30’ Roller Conveyor Section. Sheathing Table with Multi-Tool Panel Bridge (Tool Mounts at 6” Centers). 20’ Roller Conveyor Section. $25,000 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 ALPINE PF90 AUTOMARK SYSTEM Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw. Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output.

Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates .

Simultaneously up to 20' in Length. 10 HP Motor with 20" Blade. 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps. $39,500 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2002 PCS Twin Axis Sheathing Station Sheathing Saw, optimizes sheathing material as it cuts X and Y axis simultaneously in one pass through the saw. Fully enclosed to reduce noise, dust, and improve operator safety; fully automated via downloaded sheathing cutting from wall design software.

480v, 3phase electrical saw, 120v, 1 phase electrical pc. $28,990 FOB IL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

TRIAD 10' DOUBLE TOOL BAR PANEL BRIDGE 1 1/2” Paslode Staplers on One Side. 7/16” Senco Staplers on the Other Side. Staple Guns Mounted 6” O.C. with 3” Bridge Shift Space Fire & Perimeter Fire Options.

Laser Pointers (2). Excludes Triad GEN II Sheathing Table. $16,750 FOB VA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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TERMINAILER Don’t just do it, nail it.

It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

Terminailer®, a revolutionary, event-driven, nailing machine that completely defies any preconceived notions about sub-component assembly.

Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that subcomponent equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. And that reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead.

Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training. With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

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Gorbel Crane with Panels Plus Panel Lift Gorbel crane system includes Panels Plus panel lift. Crane system and hoist rated for 1,000 lb lift capacity. Hoist is at 11' 6" ; top of crane structure is 14' 3". $11,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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.

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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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UsiFab Chord Splicer UsiFab chord splicer splices 2"x3" through 2"x6" lumber. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Imbeds plate lengths up to 13 inches. Features heavy-duty tubular frame, dual-recessed, simultaneousactivation buttons, guarded motor, sprockets and a 3 HP motor. 600 volt, 3 phase electrical. Price: $8,990, Condition: Good, Location: QC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Virtek 5 Head Laser Projection System Two(2) Model 6R Red Laser Heads (04063912 & 03033058). Three(3) Model 2DI Red Laser Heads (00081637, 97100548 & 950601198). Computer with Environmental Enclosure. Excludes: Virtek Software License & Service Agreement. $10,000 FOB SD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Laharco Sense-A-Plate Connector Detects missing or misaligned plates. 16' Throat. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes CMF Finish Roller. Reference literature for additional details. $12,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alup 80 HP Compressor 80 HP Alup (Allegro series), model SCD80, rotary screw compressor with 11,418 hours.

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Metriguard Finger Jointing Testing Equipment •Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt).

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2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output 2003 Challenger Wood Grinder • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ Model CH200-3037-S. Vibrating Infeed Conveyor. Oufeed Material Blower. Motor: in Length 27 KW Brook Hansen (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

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The lack of attention to the moisture content (MC) of lumber used in truss manufacturing can cause or contribute to in-service performance issues. Mr. Glenn Traylor’s fine article in the September issue of The Advertiser, “Does Your Lumber Have a Shelf Life?�, was greatly appreciated, as Glenn once he lack of attention to the moisture content (MC) again provided practical educational contributions. In this article, Glenn offered 18 items that CMs should of lumber used in truss manufacturing can cause consider for the management of truss lumber and the secondorrecommendation caught performance my attention:issues. Mr. contribute to in-service

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Glenn Traylor’s fine article in the September issue of The Advertiser, “Does Your Lumber Have a Shelf Life?�, was greatly appreciated, as Glenn once again provided “2. Lumber shouldcontributions. be inspected In forthis moisture practical educational article,content.�

Glenn offered 18 items that CMs should consider for the management of truss lumber and the second recommendation caught my attention:

For me, the suggestion begs the question—how should lumber MC be inspected?

“2. Lumber should be inspected for moisture content.�

For me,often the suggestion the question—how should lumber inspected?

I’ve been told begs by various construction-related partiesMC thatbethey “check the moisture� by

lifting it. While this been practice for lumber freshly cut from a live is not appropriate forbytruss I’ve often told works by various construction-related parties thattree, theyit“check the moisture� lifting it. this practice cut from livefollowing tree, it is not appropriate for truss lumber. Moisture lumber.While Moisture contentworks (MC)forinlumber percentfreshly is defined by athe equation: content (MC) in percent is defined by the following equation:

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So, with this definition Green Lumberin mind, we can consider how to evaluate MC and how it affects lumber in use.

At the time lumber is sawn from logs, the MC is typically 150% up to 200%. For the more common MC GreenofLumber 150%, the weight of water in the wood is 1.5 times its dry weight. Hence, freshly cut firewood will indeed feel heavy when lifted. To a lesser extent, commonly available pressure treated (PT) lumber will feel heavier when it istime liftedlumber as the treating addsthe a water lumber.For the more At the is sawn process from logs, MC ischemical typicallysolution 150% to upthe to 200%.

common MC 150%,Lumber the weight of water in the wood is 1.5 times its dry weight. Hence, freshly cut MC ofof Truss Background firewood will indeed feel heavy when lifted. To a lesser extent, commonly available pressure treated (PT) Dry lumber, by definition, is lumber having a MC of less than or equal to 19% (MC≤19%). Tabulated design lumbervalues will feel heavier when it is lifted as the treating process adds a water chemical solution to the for most truss lumber in the U.S. are based on dry lumber. Lumber having a MC > 19% is partially lumber.seasoned and requires a downward adjustment of tabulated design values based on factors in the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) Supplement.

MC of Truss The Lumber impact of Background lumber MC between 19–30% is substantial in terms of design stresses, shrinkage, and

creep deflection in-service. At 30%, the lumber is assumed to be “saturated�, thus higher moisture contents only make the lumber heavier and contribute to additional creep deflection in-service. MC values between Dry lumber, by definition, is lumber having a MC of less than or equal to 19% (MC≤19%).

30–200% do not impact shrinkage potential.

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Practical Implications of Non-Compliant Truss Lumber Case 1—MC non-compliant at time of truss fabrication When the truss plates are installed in lumber with a MC > 19%, plate “griping values” must be reduced by 20% per the ANSI/TPI 1–2014 Standard [See Section 6.4.6.3 Moisture Content>19% at the Time of Fabrication and Table 6.4-4 Wet Service (CM)]. Without the MC adjustment, a truss joint connection could be overloaded by up to 25%.

Case 2—MC non-compliant when trusses are installed and in-service Creep deflection is the primary structural issue. Creep deflection is affected by two variables—sustained load level and MC when load is applied. According to ANSI/TPI 1–2014, the “creep factor” for deflection due to sustained loading is “3.0 for trusses using green lumber or for wet service conditions.”

While it is not possible to list all possible ways additional creep deflection due to higher MC can impact in-service performance, low-slope roof trusses (flat roofs) and floors trusses come to mind. For parallel chord roof trusses, creep deflection can exacerbate “ponding” potential. This subject has been studied in depth by Scott Coffman, P.E. and reported in STRUCTURE Magazine in a two-part article, ¼ in 12 Design Slope and Water Drainage and Low-Slope Roof and Deck Design Considerations.

For 4x2 floor trusses, one concern is additional creep deflection due to greater sustained load levels, such as hard surfaces, kitchen islands, and heavy appliances. See the article by Scott Coffman, P.E. on page 48 of this issue for an in-depth discussion of design for in-service floor deflections.

Another truss lumber MC concern is the potential for excessive settlement of the exterior walls in multifamily construction up to five stories. Assuming the 4x2 floor trusses are not top chord bearing, 14 pieces of flatwise 2x_ framing would be involved in a calculation for potential settlement of the wall below the 5th floor ceiling. To evaluate the impact of elevated truss chord and plate MC on potential wall settlement, a rule-of-thumb for shrinkage perpendicular-to-grain found in lumber grade rule books is: 4% Change in MC = 1% Change in size Using the five-story example cited above and assuming the wall plates and floor truss chords have an elevated MC of 8%, additional wall settlement in-service would be calculated as follows: (%Change in MC)/4 x 0.01 x (Lumber thickness involved) (8% MC increase)/4 x 0.01 x (14 x 1.5 ins.) = 0.42 ins.

Excessive wall framing settlement can cause a wide variety of compatibility issues with the wall sheathing and cladding assembly.

See the WoodWorksTM publication, Accommodating Shrinkage in Multi-Story Wood-Frame Structures, for an in-depth discussion of some of the issues.

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asuring Truss Lumber MC Measuring Truss Lumber MC

The challenge for the CM (and contractors as well) is to detect lumber having a MC between 19 a Thenot challenge for the CM (and when contractors as well) isortobecome detect lumber having aafter MC between % as lumber may be properly dried delivered hydrated receipt.

19 and 30% as lumber may not be properly dried when delivered or become hydrated after receipt.

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As will be• demonstrated, the use of a hand-held moisture meter (Figure 1) is the only way to As will be demonstrated, the use of a hand-held moisture meter (Figure 1) is the only obtain a meaningful measurement of MC in aoftruss way to obtain a meaningful measurement MC inplant a trussenvironment. plant environment.

Figure 1a. Wagner MC meter placed on the calibration device from the manufacturer. Note: The L606 model has been replaced by the MMC220 meter (https://www.wagnermeters.com/shop/mmc220-extended-range-moisture-meter/).

Figure 1a. Wagner MC meter placed on the calibration device from the manufacturer. Note: The L606 model has been replaced by the MMC220 meter (https://www.wagnermeters.com/shop/mmc220-extended-range-moisture-meter/).

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Figure 1b. Calibration data for Wagner meters on the back of the calibration device shown in Figure Figure 1b. Calibration data for Wagner meters onfor thethe back of the calibration device shown in 1a. Note that the reading in Figure 1a meets the requirement L606 meter.

Figure 1a. Note that the reading in Figure 1a meets the requirement for the L606 meter.

Calculating the Weight of a 2x4x16 Southern Pine

Calculating the Weight of a 2x4x16 Southern Pine

The key to understanding that “lifting” lumber to gauge MC will not provide accurate information is to first know the natural variation of the density of dry wood. For example, we measured the specific gravity SG (or density)that of a“lifting” large sample of 2x4 southern it ranges from about 0.40 to is 0.70.

The key to understanding lumber to gauge MCpine will(SP) notand provide accurate information to first know Of course, most of the samples were around 0.55, which is the published value for SP. From these data, the natural variation of the density of dry wood. For example, we measured the specific gravity SG (or density) of a large weight of pieces of lumber assumed MC can be to quickly calculated. sample ofthe 2x4 southern pine (SP) and itwith ranges from about 0.40 0.70. Of course, most of the samples were around 0.55,

which is the published value for SP. From these data, the weight of pieces of lumber with assumed MC can be quickly The volume in cubic feet (V, ft3) of the example 2x4x16 is calculated as calculated. ft.) x (3.5”/12 x (16 ft.) =as0.58 ft3.

The volume in cubic feet (V, ft3) of(1.5”/12 the example 2x4x16 ft.) is calculated The approximate weight of a (1.5”/12 piece of truss with V, = and assumed ft.) xlumber (3.5”/12 ft.)volume x (16 ft.)

0.58 ft3. SG and MC, is given by the equation:

The approximate weight of a piece of truss lumber with volume V, and assumed SG and MC, is given by the equation: Weight = V (SGx62.4) x (1+MC/100),

Weight = V (SGx62.4) x (1+MC/100), where 62.4 is the weight of a cubic foot of water in lbs./ft3, the basis of the SG measure.

where 62.4 is the weight of a cubic foot of water in lbs./ft3, the basis of the SG measure.

The following table gives the weight of the example 2x4x16 based on assuming a lumber MC of 15, 19, 25 and 30% for three cases, SG 0.4, 0.55, and 0.70.

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The following table gives the weight of the example 2x4x16 based on assuming a lumber MC of 15, 19, 25 and 30% for three cases, SG 0.4, 0.55, and 0.70.

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Using the apparent “weight” of the 2x4x16 as felt by the “lifting” method, what conclusions are • Using the apparent “weight” of the 2x4x16 as felt by the “lifting” method, what conclusions are likely to be likelyreached to be reached regarding thetheMC of the lumber? regarding the MC of lumber?

Table 1. Calculated weight in pounds ofofpieces having Table 1. Calculated weight in pounds piecesofoflumber lumber (2x4x16) (2x4x16) having combinations of MC andand SG.SG. combinations of MC

Specific Gravity, SG

Moisture Content, MC(%) 15

19

25

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0.40

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17.2

18.1

18.8

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24.9

25.9

0.70

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30.1

31.7

32.9

For example, the calculated weight data in the table shows that a piece of lumber with SG equal to 0.70 and 19% weighsthe 30.1 pounds. Note that data the four weights the MC highlighted green exceed ForMC example, calculated weight in the table for shows thatcompliant a piece ofcases lumber with SGinequal four of the weight values for non-compliant lumber highlighted in red, indicating non-compliant lumber would not to 0.70 and 19% MC weighs 30.1 pounds. Note that the four weights for the MC compliant cases be detected by the “lifting method” for monitoring lumber MC. Moreover, assuming the accuracy of the lifting highlighted in green exceed four of the weight values for non-compliant lumber highlighted in red, method is 10% for the dense lumber (0.70 SG), none of the non-complaint lumber would be rejected using 30 lbs. indicating lumber would as a non-compliant benchmark for acceptable MC. not be detected by the “lifting method” for monitoring lumber

MC. Moreover, assuming the accuracy of the lifting method is 10% for the dense lumber (0.70 SG), none In conclusion, the natural variation of lumber difference infor theacceptable weight of a MC. piece of lumber with of the non-complaint lumber would be rejected usingSG 30masks lbs. asthe a benchmark a MC value in the range of 19 to 30%.

In conclusion, the natural variation of lumber SG masks the difference in the weight of a piece of

forrange Checking of Truss Lumber lumberRecommendations with a MC value in the of 19 toMC 30%.

In addition to the recommendations given by Glenn Traylor in his article last month, I suggest the following at

Recommendations for Checking MC of Truss Lumber the time of delivery:

1. Using a hand-held moisture meter, bunks of truss lumber (including FRT and KDAT lumber) at the time of

In addition to the recommendations given by Glenn Traylor in his article last month, I suggest the delivery should be tested for MC and recorded by size and mill number located on the grade stamp. following at the time of delivery:

2. Additional attention should be given to FRT lumber because it is typically processed by another party after

1. Using hand-held moisture meter, of truss MC lumber (including FRT and KDAT lumber) at it isa manufactured and dried to thebunks grade-marked specification. the time of delivery should be tested for MC and recorded by size and mill number located on 3. grade Only meters the stamp.with a “calibration device” should be considered. The meter accuracy should be checked on a scheduled basis.

2. Additional attention should be given to FRT lumber because it is typically processed by another 4. Based on my experience with hand-held moisture meters checked against the scientific method per ASTM party after it is manufactured and dried to the grade-marked MC specification.

D4444, I believe the accuracy of a calibrated hand-held meter for 2x_ Southern Pine (comprised of Shortleaf, Slash, Loblolly, and Longleaf pines) lumber is about plus/minus 3%.

3. Only meters with a “calibration device” should be considered. The meter accuracy should be checked on a scheduled basis.

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5. MC readings can be corrected for species when used for different species. The species adjustment factors for hardwoods and softwoods should be included with the meter calibration device obtained from the manufacturer.

6. Surface water or visible water from a recent rain shower can affect MC readings, thus the lumber surface must be allowed to dry before obtaining an accurate reading.

7. When elevated MC is observed upon delivery, the mill (lumber supplier) should be contacted and made aware of the issue. This practice should encourage better MC quality control before the lumber reaches your truss plant.

Following these steps will help in any assessment of MC before parallel chord roof trusses and floor trusses are in-service and subjected to sustained loads, typically “uniform dead loads” plus substantial concentrated loads.

Learning More About Lumber The most authoritative document on truss lumber is the American Softwood Lumber Standard PS 20-15 and it can be used to answer most questions about lumber as a product, manufacturing requirements, and related commerce. For example, in the context of this article, Section 6.2.1 Seasoning provisions defines the meaning of non-compliant lumber with respect to moisture content: 6.2.1 General—The grading rules shall include provisions regulating lumber seasoning and moisture content. … The restrictions on the moisture content of seasoned lumber shall apply at the time of shipment, at the time of dressing (if dressed lumber is involved), and at the time of any reinspection (if moisture content is involved in the reinspection), as provided in the applicable grading rules. Any piece exceeding the allowable moisture content of the applicable grade provisions shall be considered out of compliance.

(Underline for emphasis.)

While not referenced in PS 20-15, the ASTM standards used to calculate design values for lumber rely on an assumed average MC of KD19 lumber to be 15%. CMs can use the ASTM 15% MC-number to get a feel for what the average MC of well-dried lumber should be. In other words, samples of KD19, MC19, and S-DRY lumber should have an average MC of about 15%, and a maximum value of 19%.

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Now’s the Time to Promote Safe, Sustainable Construction

Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

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ctober is a busy time for the wood products industry. There are not one but three weeks dedicated to national observances important to the safe built environment.

Sunday, Oct. 7 – Saturday, Oct. 13: National Fire Prevention Week The National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week works to educate children, adults, and teachers how to stay safe in the event of a fire. This year’s theme is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” highlights the importance of best practices in preventing fires. Participate in the week through some of the following activities: • Review the Construction Fire Safety Coalition Best Practices: The Coalition provides background information and identifies best management practices regarding how to reduce the frequency and severity of fires during construction. Review the materials at constructionfiresafety.org/fire-safety-manuals.

• Social Media: Join AWC this week in using the #FirePreventionWeek and #FireSafety hashtags on social media.

Monday, Oct. 15 – Friday, Oct. 19: World Standards Week World Standards Week highlights the critical role of both technical standards and those involved in their development. This year’s theme, “Innovation Nation,” is timely, as the wood products industry has seen an increased focus on innovation, most recently resulting in interest in using mass timber in tall and mid-rise buildings.

AWC is also an accredited standards producer on behalf of the industry, and our latest standards are all available at awc.org, including: • 2018 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction: Provisions for design with wood products including graded lumber, structural glued laminated timber, timber piles and poles, prefabricated I-joists, structural composite lumber, wood structural panels, and cross-laminated timber.

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• 2018 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM): Design and construction provisions for connections, wall systems, floor systems, and roof systems in oneand two-family dwellings. A range of structural elements are covered, including sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural sheathing, Ijoists, and trusses.

• 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS): Provides criteria for proportioning, designing, and detailing engineered wood systems, members, and connections in lateral force resisting systems. Nominal shear capacities of diaphragms and shear walls are provided for reference assemblies.

• 2015 Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification (PWF): Addresses structural design requirements of wood foundations for light-frame construction, including residential buildings.

Sunday, Oct. 21 – Saturday, Oct. 27: National Forest Products Week National Forest Products Week is a time for us to celebrate our industry and discuss the function of sustainable forestry and carbon sequestration in our products in mitigating atmospheric carbon that contribute to greenhouse gases. These concepts are helping tall mass timber buildings gain significant traction in the United States and Canada – with more and more architects opting for a sustainable solution for attaining safe, cost-effective, high-performing tall buildings in urban-dense settings.

Activities in recognition of National Forest Products Week in which you might want to participate include: • International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference: AWC will have a booth at the ICC’s Annual Conference held Oct. 21-29 in Richmond, VA. Come find us to learn more about wood products and the tall mass timber code change proposals.

• Economic Impact: You can find the economic impact the wood products industry has on your state on AWC’s website: http://awc.org/publicpolicy/statefactsheets.

• Social Media: Join AWC in using the #ForestProductsWeek hashtag on social media.

AWC appreciates the opportunity presented by these national observance weeks to promote fire safety and celebrate the innovation currently happening in the wood products industry, and around the world.

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By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

Lumber Market Forecast Tariffs Keep U.S. & Canadian Lumber Border-Bound About Housing Affordability: The evidence continues to pile on. Let’s just skip right over the sources and the comments. They are numerous and more frequent. 25% of all homes for sale have lowered prices. New and existing home sales are slowing and forecasted to continue this trajectory until demand is addressed. Specifically that is entry level and affordable. Both are a bit ambiguous, depending on geography. An affordable, entry level home in Southern California might be an upper end home in rural North Carolina. In short, for housing to regain upward momentum, the top 50 home builders must set the example and shift focus to smaller, less expensive communities, without reducing the quality of the home. These communities might have less common area amenities, but buyers still expect a well-built, low-maintenance, energy-efficient investment.

Off-site production is a growing sector that could help meet that demand, particularly if lumber and OSB remains more affordable.

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The U.S. is in no better shape. The new 25% softwood lumber exports tariff on shipments to China are equally as crippling. China does not need Canadian or U.S. lumber or logs. They have Europe and Russia, with ample supply, ready to replace us both. The world lumber market is over produced and has the capacity to make more. The next effect of the tariffs is that they keep U.S. and Canadian lumber border bound and both over produced. That is good news for builders and the over-priced U.S. and Canadian housing market. Ultimately this is good for component manufacturers.

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If this happens, we should anticipate and prepare for a significant increase in 2019 housing starts...10+%. The framing package of smaller, more affordable homes will require less lumber. However, less lumber per start should be overcome by more starts, especially once apartment renters become home owners. As soon as builders commit to this sector, that will be all she wrote for multi-family.

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It is not likely that can happen Consider the volume of lumber used to build one 3BR apartment compared to onebefore 2019.

3BR entry level forecasted to continue this trajectory until demand is addressed.

If this happens, we should anticipate and prepare for a significant home...easily 25% more in the home. Ultimately, that will bring over-produced lumber into balance with Specifically that is entry level and affordable.

Both are a bit increase in 2019 housing starts...10+%. The framing package demand. With tariffs creating border boundaries, lumber prices will increase, once the builders’ emphasis on of ambiguous, depending on geography. An affordable, entry level smaller more affordable homes will require less lumber. However, smaller homes begins. home is Southern California might be an upper end home rural less lumber per start should be overcome by more starts, especially North Carolina. In short, for housing to regain upward momentum, renters become home owners. As soon as builders How do we prepare for this dramatic shift in homeonce apartment production? The first impact will be home builders the top 50 home builders must set the example and shift focus to commit to this sector, that will be all she wrote for multi-family. scheduling framing crews to get on and off jobsites more efficiently. Next, framing packages will be smaller, smaller, less expensive communities, without reducing quality of Consider the volume of lumber used to build one 3 BR meaning contractor yards and component manufacturers will be making more frequent deliveries, with the the home. These communities might have less common area apartment compared to one 3BR entry level home...easily 25% sales volume of each delivery being less, i.e., servicing cost per job will increase; profit margins will decrease. amenities, but buyers still expect a well-built, low-maintenance, more in the home.

Ultimately, that will bring over-produced lumber The lumber side of housing is going to become more difficult in 2019. energy-efficient investment. into balance with demand. With tariffs creating border boundaries, Off-site production is a growing sector that could help meet that lumber prices will increase, once the builders' emphasis on smaller This scenario makes attention-to-lumber-market-detail more critical than ever. Instead of short bursts demand, particularly if lumber and OSB remains more affordable. homes begins. of up & down volatility,Tariffs have become a significant we will see a more trending market.How do we prepare for this dramatic shift in home production?

This will be opportunity for speculative buyers About Lumber Affordability: willing to hold larger inventory and for builders who can time lumber locks more precisely. But first, we need factor. We have seen the impact of a 22% tariff on Canadian The first impact will be home builders' scheduling framing crews to confirmation that builders will satisfy the need. lumber. Canadian producers cannot sell current lumber output to get on and off jobsites more efficiently. Next, framing packages will non-tariff customers. Without the U.S., Canada is its own best be smaller, meaning contractor yards and component Looking Forward ...ml customer. That leaves SPF over produced. manufacturers will be making more frequent deliveries, with the The U.S. is in no better shape. The new 25% softwood lumber sales volume of each delivery being less, i.e., servicing cost per job exports tariff on shipments to China are equally as crippling. China will increase; profit margins will decrease. The lumber side of does not need Canadian or U.S. lumber or logs. They have Europe housing is going to become more difficult in 2019. and Russia, with ample supply, ready to replace us both. The This scenario makes attention-to-lumber-market-detail more world lumber market is over produced and has the capacity to critical than ever. Instead of short bursts of up & down volatility, make more. The next effect of the tariffs is that they keep U.S. and we will see a more trending market. This will be opportunity for Canadian lumber border bound and both over-produced. That is speculative buyers willing to hold larger inventory and for good news for builders and the over-priced U.S. and Canadian builders' who can time lumber locks more precisely. But first, we housing market. Ultimately this is good for component need confirmation that builders will satisfy the need. manufacturers. Happy Trading...ML Looking Forward...ML

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager - Truss/ Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C18310 Truss Designer | Estimator Relocation: Virginia Responsible for project management/ design of commercial design -build projects up to $5 million. Directly manage subcontracted architectural, structural, and mechanical designers/engineers, develop project estimates and designs utilizing Revit software. Work closely with project superintendents providing technical support while delivering projects within budget and on time. Initiate contact with new clients, answer sales calls, and develop project criteria. Prior Truss Designer a few years back with 2 years MiTek experience.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/EWP/ Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software. Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C16126 Truss Design Manager | Location Manager | MIT Relocation: Texas, USA - South, USA Southwest, Utah, USA - Western I'm dedicated to being the best in what I do. Aside from being one of the top performing designers, I have taken other responsibilities that include training and database management. I have worked on extra projects from quality control to inventory management. Though I may train a beginning designer, I always find something that they can teach me. My continued goal is not only to advance my career, but to share my knowledge and skills with others. WTCA QC/QA, MiTek Sapphire, CAD, BSME. --------------------------------------------------ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming 30 years' experience starting in production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager. Door experience includes managing three Production Managers and five Production Supervisors, consisting of 300 hourly employees producing 11,000 doors and 10,000 face frames per day.

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Flooring experience: Responsible for all plant functions including budgeting and P&L. Managed six Department Managers: two Production Departments, Quality Assurance, Materials, Human Resources including SHE, and Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager including the CI program. Their staffs consist of eleven Supervisors and 330 hourly employees.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C17213 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: California My professional objective is to obtain a position with a Building Components Manufacturer that will allow me to work forty-plus hours per week from anywhere in the United States. I am a production specialist and work best given the freedom to work on my own with multiple projects setting in my queue. With me, pressure produces results.

I enjoy working on Custom, high-end residential projects where the design is challenging. I also enjoy working on tract developments and multi-family projects but bigger, more complex projects are more rewarding and offer a since of accomplishment.

One of the key factors to my success is my ability to visualize structure. I know how to put buildings together in the most practical and efficient way.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C16169 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States My objective to find a company that I can use my skills to work as a remote designer.

I have a successful design business now but would like to be part of a growing company with benefits. Has MiTek and ITW software experience. Excellent test scores. 5 Star candidate.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11827 Remote Estimator - Truss/EWP/Lumber/Construction Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, generate quantity take-offs on building materials, design I-joist floor systems, design 2x floor systems, design stick built roof/ceiling joist systems, create layouts for the above roof/floor systems, as a Remote Estimator. Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction. Tested 73 on the JLTDSE. ---------------------------------------------------

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October 2018 #10231 Page #102 ID: C13445 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | Truss Cutting Technician Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate. Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural focus. From the candidate: I have a strong architectural background and come from a construction family. I've seen or worked in most facets of the construction field. From masonry work to framing to roofing since I was a teenager.

I'm very passionate about what I do , self motivated and always strive to be the best.

Very picky with my work and I don't like to do anything wrong and failure is not an option for me. I always try to do whatever is needed to achieve company goals.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16034 Truss Designer, Truss Designer - SmallMedium Multifamily, Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel Designer - Remote, Senior Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel Design Manager Relocation: Massachusetts As Senior Architectural Panel Designer Coordinating architectural and structural plans to develop manufactured walls sections for install in field such tasks as: Coordinating between Architect, • Structural Engineer and General contractor to find conflicts to prevent the delay in schedule during the construction phase.

• • Full Design of wall panels and the layout of the panels and bundles to speed the framing of floors and trusses.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11781 Truss Design Manager Relocation: New York Worked on the most complicated custom projects, commercial buildings, and apartment complexes. Quickly became a team leader and was considered company wide as an expert in truss framing and computer applications. Provided training for a group of 30 experienced component designers in topics including load tracking, truss and layout optimization, and hardware specification. Optimization training helped to reduced material costs by 5%. Developed departmental procedures to increase consistency and accuracy of all designs and estimates. Reduced errors on repetitive projects by 25% by creating the master project file database, which organized and provided fast and easy access to project information. Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects.

Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied results to new estimates.

Reduced estimating time by 75% Managed up to 10 designers/sales reps. Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. FAX: 800-524-4982

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ID: C15999 production work and building trusses, and all the truss department and warehouse Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | working with a strong team in an established employees. When needed I would get on EWP | Installed Sales company. Continue to learn new procedures, the production line to help out, give breaks Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kensystems, skills, and earn more about the truss or to just have a little fun at doing my old tucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, building industry. I enjoy working with my job. Between the two departments I was Tennessee, Virginia hands, building things, and having a sense of responsible for approximately 40 people.

16 years' experience in outside sales of pride in the high quality of the end product. Built roof and floor trusses, loose lumber trusses, wall panels, engineered wood --------------------------------------------------- packages. components, stairs and other building ID: C15857 --------------------------------------------------materials. Projects range from tract to Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss ID: C15763 high volume multifamily apartments. Has Designer | Design Manager Remote Truss Designer - MiTek, Muldeveloped new territory, improved sales Relocation: California tifamily in lagging markets, and met or exceeded Relocation: Kentucky sales goals in most years. Has turn key Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, installed sales experience, and has limited layout, optimization, cutting/production Truss Designer with 3 years experience, design skills from the past. Please inquire documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: Sapphire, AutoCAD, MBA, and some ITW for additional information. Easy relocate. checking others work, scheduling, repairs, software experience. "Looking to work --------------------------------------------------- customer service, inside sales, and field for a well established truss company as a We’re here when you need help!

ID: C15995 measurements. Software used: MiTek and remote designer in both wall panels and visit: www.thejobline.com Truss Designer - MiTek AutoCAD. Component experience includes truss design. I want to continue to grow my email: mail@thejobline.com Relocation: Florida floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and design skills so that I can be the best designer hardware. Market experience includes tract, than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of or call Thomas McAnally Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, single family, single family custom, multi- the job and look forward to working through for Personalized Service layout, optimization, and cutting/production family, and light commercial. My volume projects one day at a time." Experience with STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! documents. Secondary duties: checking was varied depending on projects. Has used residential, commercial, and multifamily others work. Software used: MiTek and MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft design, with emphasis on multifamily.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C11239 floor trusses and roof trusses. Market ID: C10810 VP Operations/Multi Plant - Truss/ experience includes single family, multi- The candidate has been out of the industry, Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Panel/EWP/Lumber family, light commercial, and agriculture. working in parallel jobs, and wants to return Relocation: Virginia Relocation: Texas My volume was varied depending on to a design position. Scored Senior Designer projects. 2 years experience, MiTek using an HP calculator, 8 years after his 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales.

Multi-plant operations manager with software. last truss design job. Speed was faster than Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, extensive P&L, executive, and operations --------------------------------------------------- average too. It may take a little time for cutting/production documents, and takeoff. experience. Responsible for 10+ locations, ID: C11596 him to get up to speed on the latest software. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, single family, multifamily, commercial.

Design Manager/Senior Designer Ranked 5 out of 5 in our system. customer service, inside sales, and field More information available in resume and Truss/I-Joist/EWP --------------------------------------------------- measurements. Software used: MiTek, profile.

Relocation: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta ID: C11251 AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component Management - Truss/Panel/EWP experience includes floor trusses and roof Compensation: TBD Schedule design work (Roof and Floor) to Relocation: USA - ALL States trusses. Market experience includes tract, my design team, re-check all design prior to single family, single family custom, multiThom's Notes: I have recruited for this production, and training of my team. I also Oversaw all areas of operations and family, light commercial, and agriculture. candidate when he was VP of Operadesign roof and floor system for the custom production as well as managers of those My volume was varied depending on tions over multiple plants. He rates 5/5 home we get. I also get involve in sales as a areas, a total of 35 employees. Led company projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has on our scale. technical representative. Software: MiTek, from operating in red to the black in first an engineering related associates degree/ --------------------------------------------------AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine. year. Responsible for P & L. Brought drafting ID: C11348 labor percentage from 26% to 14-15%.

Sales/Management - Truss/Panel/EWP/ Distribue le travaille (Ferme de toit & Increased gross margin by 10%. Led process Compensation: $45k+ Software Poutrelle de plancher) pour mon equipe, of branching into new areas of structural --------------------------------------------------Relocation: USA - Eastern, Florida, Agis comme personne ressource,fais la building components in a strategic alliance ID: C14506 USA - South verification final avant la production et with Keymark Enterprise.

EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales dessine les plans de montage du toit et du Relocation: Virginia I have worked in the wood component plancher pour les maisons plus complex Compensation: $60k+ business since 1980. Over the years I have assignee a mon equipe. J'ai aussi un role de --------------------------------------------------- Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ worked for plate & Software Vendors, representant technique. Programme: Mitek, ID: C15796 Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce Truss Manufacturers, started my own AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine Production Manager - Truss framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered truss business and have run other peoples --------------------------------------------------Relocation: Florida wood products. Responsible for working businesses. I have pretty much done every ID: C15891 with builders and retailers to create the job you can find in a truss plant at least to Truss Production Manager | Supeprvi- 20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss most cost effective solution for their project. fill in when needed. My objective is to find sor production and also the warehouse. In the Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate a company where I can use my experience Relocation: Colorado Truss department, I made sure the line had gravity loads and sizing wood products to to help promote a profitable and safe work what materials they needed to build, usually support the load. Understanding the IRC environment.

Oversaw day-to-day operations of plant, for the next days orders. I tried to keep building code for wood-framed structures.

--------------------------------------------------trained new employees on all plant them at least one day ahead, unless there Explaining structural framing details to ID: C12315 machinery, ensured plant met production were special orders. I made sure production builders and salespeople. Training other COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/Panel/EWP/ deadlines, shipping and receiving of quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for designers in load development and design LBM materials, loading of finished product the Truss and warehouse, then maintained software.

Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, onto trucks for delivery, documentation of that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure --------------------------------------------------Michigan, Ohio managerial related records, forklift certified. workers were pulling the orders correctly 7 years' experience, began as a sawyer. then also loading them correctly on the Drove growth in Sales that necessitated truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales My objective is to utilize my experience in my employees. I hired, fired and trained

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C11264 Senior Management: Building Components/Systems Relocation: USA - ALL States, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona Director of Field Operations/Field Engineering Mgr./Senior Manufacturing E n g i n e e r, S y s t e m s D e v e l o p e r a n d Implementer of residential construction component processes ranging from cost controls, engineering design, manufacturing equipment, procedures, quality assurance and complete installation of the building components.

Plant Manager for a manufacturer of engineered cold roll form steel structural components for the residential and light commercial building industry. 2 foreman and 15 personnel, managed sub-contractors for field erection and resolved field engineering problems.

Divisional President/Director of Operations for a$200M commercial building contractor.

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Member of a multi company design build teams to provide more economical construction projects.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming 35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders and service the account through Design, Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation, and problem solving. Also service National accounts which involves solving all the in-field problems. Dealing directly with the project Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses don't plane, don't work, design errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and project engineers.

Will also consider a remote estimator position.

Compensation: Mid $30's base plus commission.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15679 LGS Truss & Panel PE Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA - South As Engineering Manager I was responsible for oversight of all technical and engineering engagements. Design of light gauge metal trusses, wall panels, shear walls, for hotels, retirement homes and other commercial and residential structures. Making jobs viable by replacing red-iron with light gauge metal was key to solidifying more projects. I was actively engaged in computer software development of truss design and coordinating overseas programming efforts into truss layout.

As Senior Technical Services Engineer, I held the nation-wide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss engineering including field applied repair design. I provided technical advice and counsel to our staff and functioned as a subject matter expert (SME) for all three product divisions. As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/I-Joist Relocation: North Carolina

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek along with management software. I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000.

I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial.

With my education and passion for the building industry it was easy for me to do my job. I enjoy dealing with people, reading blue prints and being able to provide my customers with valued engineering, a quality product and outstanding customer service.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15658 Senior Truss Designer Relocation: Saskatchewan As Design Manager: Primary duties: in house design staff supervision with a remote team (of designers) based in India, shop quality control, monitoring of work flow from sales to production and designer's training. Secondary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents checking others work, customer service, field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I Joists, EWP, hardware, and lumber.

Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture.

My volume was varied depending on projects.

As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents.

Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Canadian citizen, eligible for NAFTA visa. BSCE --------------------------------------------------ID: C10042 Designer/Estimator/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Utah

I have 8 years industry experience and 7.5 years experience in this position.

Markets include tract, single family, I was responsible for calling on builders custom, high end, multi-family, light and retail lumberyards selling floor and commercial, and agriculture. Prodroof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. ucts include floor trusses, roof trusses, I would talk to the builder or lumI-Joists, lumber, and complete framing beryard salesperson to see what there packages. My primary duties include exact needs were and would then do a design, layout, optimization, cutting/ hand takeoff to generate pricing. I was production documents, and takeoff. I Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

October 2018 #10231 Page #104 was also responsible for checking others work, repairs, customer service, inside sales, field measurements, training, and filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience includes MiTek, TJ Expert.

Compensation:$50k+ --------------------------------------------------ID: C14608 Truss Designer Relocation: Florida My objective is to be a part of a Design Team where I can contribute to the success of the company. I like challenging projects, and consider it my job to complete my assigned work on time, not just punch a time clock and leave problems at the door. With that being said if needed I will put in extra hours to complete the task at hand. I got laid off as a truss designer back in 2007 and have done many things to keep food on the table. I have two years of Alpine experience as a designer and 4 years as a Truss Engineer II, plus 20 years of AutoCAD experience. Prior to that I was a layout designer for commercial floor plans and equipment. Please consider giving me a chance. I will work hard and get back up to speed fast. I have a certificate in Architectural Technology, plus training from Alpine, AutoCAD and Microstation.

Compensation: Very Reasonable --------------------------------------------------ID: C10410 Outside Sales/Sales Manager/Product Manager - Modular/Building Components.

Relocation: Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, USA - Southwest, USA ALL States, British Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Quebec, South Carolina, Alberta, Canada Western/Central Specializing in Sales Management, and Builder/Developer sales of Modular Homes and Engineered Building Components. Market penetration, product management and project management specialist with over 15 years of experience. Works with Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Manufacturers, and end users to develop, sell and produce projects including Tract Homes, Modular Homes (Single and Multi Story), and Component Packages. This is not a blue sky guy. He has hands on experience in Lumber Sales, Modular Home Sales, Builder/Developer Sales, and managing new products from concept, design, engineering, approvals, manufacturing, marketing, to successful sales programs. MBA: Marketing & Finance.

Compensation: Open based on job and location.

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Las herramientas motorizadas portátiles son precisamente lo que implica su nombre: herramientas con motores. Debido a que son poderosas, es necesario estar conscientes de sus limitaciones y de los peligros que presentan.

Portable electric power tools are just what their name implies, Use y mantenga las herramientas motorizadas con cuidado. power tools. Because theyre powerful workers need to be aware of their Manténgalas afiladas y limpias para obtener su mayor y más seguro limitations and potential hazards. rendimiento. Observe las instrucciones del fabricante en cuanto a la Use and maintain tools with care. Keep them sharp and clean for lubricación y el cambio de accesorios. Utilice la herramienta apropiada their best and safest performance. Follow the manufacturers instructions para cada tarea. No fuerce una herramienta o aditamento pequeño a for lubricating and changing tool accessories. Use the right tool for the hacer una tarea de una herramienta de uso pesado. El hacerlo fuerza job. Dont force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty la herramienta y sobrecarga el motor. Mantenga los resguardos en tool. It overstrains the tool and overloads the motor. Keep guards in su posición correcta y observe todos los procedimientos de bloqueo place and follow lockout/tagout procedures. Unless its designed for it, y etiquetado. A no ser que esté diseñada para hacerlo, nunca use una never use a portable electric tool where there are flammable vapors or herramienta eléctrica portátil donde se encuentren presentes gases o gases present. vapores inflamables.

If the tool is equipped with a three-prong plug, it should be Si la herramienta está equipada con un enchufe de tres clavijas, plugged into a three-hold electrical receptacle. If an adapter is used to debe enchufarse en una toma de corriente para tres clavijas. Si se usa un accommodate it to a two-prong receptacle, the adapter wire must be adaptador para convertir una toma de corriente de tres clavijas en dos, attached to a known ground. Never se debe conectar el conductor del adaptador a una buena remove the third prong. tierra. Nunca corte la tercera clavija.

Keep the cord in good condition. Keep it away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Never carry a tool by its cord, or yank the cord to disconnect it from a receptacle and never carry a plug-in tool with your finger on the switch. Report any defective or broken plugs and insulation on cords. Take the tool out of service to be repaired or replaced.

Mantenga los cables en buen estado. Manténgalos alejados del calor, aceite y bordes filosos. Nunca levante una herramienta por el cable, ni tire del cable para desconectarla de la toma de corriente, y nunca lleve una herramienta enchufada con el dedo en el interruptor.

Reporte la existencia de cualquier enchufe o aislamiento de cables defectuoso o roto. Saque de servicio la herramienta para que la reparen o la reemplacen.

El mayor peligro con las herramientas eléctricas es la electrocución, por eso es importante asegurarse de que la herramienta esté debidamente conectada a tierra antes The greatest hazard of power de ponerla en marcha. Es peligroso usar herramientas tools is electric shock, so make eléctricas en lugares húmedos o mojados, o si el trabajador sure the tool is properly grounded está sudando. La humedad ayuda a conducir la corriente before its turned on. Its dangerous eléctrica con más facilidad a través del cuerpo humano. to use power tools in damp or wet locations or if the worker is perspiring. Se recomienda el uso de guantes y zapatos de goma cuando se trabaje Moisture helps electricity flows more easily through the body. Rubber al aire libre en lugares húmedos. gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors where Póngase ropa y equipos de protección apropiados cuando trabaje con its damp. herramientas motorizadas. Ropa o artículos de joyería sueltos pueden Wear proper clothing and personal protective equipment when working with power tools. Loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. Safety glasses or goggles can protect against flying particles or chips from entering the eye. Keep others out of the plane of rotation so they wont be hit by flying particles.

Keep your balance and proper footing when working with power tools, being careful not to overreach. When youve finished with the tool, put it down or store it so that it cant cause an injury to another worker.

Keep the work area well lit and clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

engancharse en las partes móviles. Las gafas o anteojos de seguridad pueden protegerlo contra partículas o esquirlas que vuelan y que pueden caerle en los ojos. Mantenga a otras personas fuera del plano de rotación para protegerlas de partículas que vuelan.

Mantenga el equilibrio y la tracción de los pies cuando trabaje con herramientas motorizadas, teniendo cuidado de no tratar de alcanzar demasiado lejos. Una vez que haya terminado de usar la herramienta, colóquela sobre el suelo o guárdela para que no pueda ocasionar ninguna lesión a otras personas. Mantenga el área de trabajo bien iluminada y limpia. Las áreas y bancos de trabajo desordenados se prestan a accidentes.

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October 1 – 4 October 3 – 5 October 10 – 12 October 12 – 15 October 15 – 17 October 17 – 19 October 18 October 18 – 19 October 19 – 20 October 21 – 24 October 23 – 25 October 23 – 26 October 23 – 24 October 24 – 27 October 27 – 30 October 25 October 25 October 28 – 30 October 29 – 31 October 31 – November 3

2018 MiTek Builder Technology Summit Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (MSLBMDA) Fall Conference METALCON Do it Best Fall Market Builder Connections 2018 ProDealer Industry Summit Mid-Atlantic Wood Design Symposium Florida Building Material Assoc. (FBMA) Fall Golf Tournament NRLA Annual Meeting ICC Annual Conference with Building Safety & Design Expo West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Forest Products & Building Materials Expo National Council of Structural Engineering Assoc. (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit APA – The Engineered Wood Assoc. Annual Meeting SBCA Carolinas Chapter Meeting at BCMC SBCA Illinois Chapter Meeting at BCMC Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assoc. (STAFDA) Convention & Trade Show University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 6th Central Texas LBM Advantage Fall Conference

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American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Annual Meeting West Florida Truss Assoc. (WFTA) Educational Workshop NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Western Building Material Assoc. (WBMA) Annual Convention Bay Area Wood Design Symposium North American Wholesale Lumber Assoc. (NAWLA) Traders Market AHF Live: The Affordable Housing Developers Summit Greenbuild International Conference and Expo American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Conference – West HIVE (Housing Innovation, Vision & Economics) JLC Live Northwest

San Diego, CA Brandon, FL Dallas, TX Tulalip, WA San Francisco, CA Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Salt Lake City, UT Austin, TX Portland, OR

DECEMBER 2018 December 13 – 14

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) BIM-R® Training

Richmond, VA

JANUARY 2019 January 7 – 10 January 9 – 24 January 28 – 29 January 31 – February 1

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) 7th Annual Conference and Expo University of Minnesota 63rd Annual Institute for Building Officials Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build Conference

Washington, D.C. Minneapolis, MN St. Cloud, MN San Antonio, TX

FEBRUARY 2019 February 6 – 7

Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Building Products Show

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Northeast Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) 125th Lumber & Building Material (LBM) Expo International Housing Association (IHA) Annual Meeting LBM Advantage Annual Meeting and Tradeshow University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Houston

Boston, MA Las Vegas, NV Orlando, FL Houston, TX

February 19 – 21 February 20

NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) Iowa Truss Manufacturers Assoc. (ITMA) Legislative Breakfast

Las Vegas, NV Des Moines, IA

February 25 – 27

Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 2019 Conference

New Orleans, LA

February 26 February 27

Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Iowa Lumber Convention Independent Dealers Education Association Services (IDEAS) Show

Des Moines, IA King of Prussia, PA

MARCH 2019 March 5 March 6 – 8 March 6 – 8

Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Nebraska Lumber Dealers Convention ProSales 100 Conference National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) Frame Building Expo

Omaha, NE San Antonio, TX Louisville, KY

March 6 – 8

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) Spring Meeting

Savannah, GA

March 11 – 15

ICC Educode

Las Vegas, NV

March 14 – 15

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) BIM-R® Training

Atlanta, GA

March 19 – 21

Mass Timber Conference

Portland, OR

March 21 – 23 March 28 – 30

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp (LMC) Annual Meeting JLC Live New England

San Diego, CA Providence, RI

APRIL 2019 April 1 – 3 April 25 – 26

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) Legislative Conference INTEX Expo 2019

Washington, D.C. National Harbor, MD

MAY 2019 May 20 – 23 May 21 – 22

University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – Central Texas Introduction to Structural Design of Wood Buildings per the 2018 NDS®

Irving, TX Blacksburg, VA

JUNE 2019 June 17 – 20 June 26 – 28

National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) Conference & Expo Southern Forest Products Assoc. (SFPA) Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Expo

San Antonio, TX Atlanta, GA

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Still Using Lag Screws?

Consider Self-Tapping Wood Screws Instead

By Aram Khachadourian, P.E.

ag screws are traditionally specified for many structural loads in wood construction. However, recent innovations in engineering for self-tapping wood screws have made them an increasingly popular, labor-saving alternative to lag screws. In the following, Aram Khachadourian, P.E., of Simpson StrongTie discusses the structural and economic advantages of this option.

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In the past several years, there’s been an increase in the use of screws in applications that have traditionally been reserved for lag screws. Innovation in screw design has fueled this shift. Proprietary self-tapping wood screws now offer many benefits in comparison to commodity lag screws.

Lag screws have been used for decades and not much has changed over that time. Newlin and Gahagan published the paper “Lag-Screw Joints: Their Behavior and Design” back in 1938. This paper describes their research into a variety of lag screws purchased from local hardware stores. They developed the predrilling requirements and derived the basic equations for determining withdrawal and lateral load resistance that are still being used today. The paper was published by the US Department of Agriculture and was available for 10 cents a copy. The technology behind proprietary screws, however, has moved beyond that Depression-era approach.

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One of the obvious drawbacks of installing lag screws is the installation complexity and extra time it takes for preboring or predrilling a lead hole into the wood. In the NDS, section 12.1.4, lag screws greater than 3/8″ in diameter require a predrilled lead hole whether loaded by withdrawal or lateral forces. The required predrilled hole is a two-step hole. The clearance hole for the shank is supposed to match the diameter and length of the shank, and the part of the lead hole for the threaded shank depends on the specific gravity of the wood member and the relative diameter of the screw.

Using proprietary self-tapping wood screws instead of lag screws can relieve the installer of the predrilling hassle. Lag replacement wood screws are engineered with drill points and optimized thread designs, and utilize knurls or reamers that prepare the wood to receive the shank of the screw. No predrilling means an installer can step right up and just drive in the screw.

The installation of a self-tapping screw is at least twice as fast as that for a lag screw, saving half the labor cost. In addition, the engineer knows that the screw will perform as designed because it was installed as designed. When our engineers design a Simpson Strong-Tie screw, they go to great lengths so that the installer almost never has to predrill the wood. For structural screws that require evaluation reports, qualification testing is performed without predrilled lead holes so that the qualified loads are based on the installation instructions that require no predrilled lead holes.

The other factor our engineering team considers is the performance of screws in wood. Often, using a greater number of screws in place of larger-diameter lag screws can increase the ductility of the failure mode, which is advantageous in certain applications, such as for seismic holdowns. The special features and manufacturing processes of low torque self-tapping wood screws can often result in allowable loads that are comparable to lag screws with a much larger diameter. These loads are typically determined through the testing and load rating requirements of ICC-ES AC233. You can see how our screws compare to lag screws in the engineering letter L-F-LAGSUB18 found on our website, strongtie.com.

As more types of screws are developed and more conditions are tested, lag replacement screws will continue to replace lag screws in many applications, including ledger connections, pile construction, girder truss and beam connections, steel connector installations and many more.

The article, Still Using Lag Screws? Consider Self-Tapping Wood Screws Instead, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces First Hurricane Tie Specifically Designed for Engineered Wood and Heavy Snow Loads Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the new H1.81Z hurricane tie, designed to provide stronger connections between heavy engineered wood rafters and wall top plates. Developed and tested to provide lateral resistance during seismic events, the H1.81Z is also ideal for roofs with heavy snow loads or connections where there are higher load demands on the structure.

The H1.81Z provides homebuilders, roofing contractors and remodelers a cost-effective solution for transferring loads from heavier laminated veneer lumber (LVL) roof systems and roofs subjected to higher snow loads.

“The H1.81Z connector is the first hurricane tie to be specifically sized for engineered wood,” said Sam Hensen, vice president of connectors and lateral systems for Simpson Strong-Tie. “It offers a higher lateral allowable load, which means greater strength and design flexibility for builders dealing with heavier roof systems or with increased snowstorm frequency and severity.”

The code-listed 1 3/4”-wide H1.81Z connector also installs with half the number of nails that would be needed for two single-sided twist straps, and it features a ZMAX® zinc finish to increase resistance to corrosion. Additional features of the H1.81Z include the following: • Wider seat to fit 1 3/4” LVL rafters • Ability to connect both side faces of the joist for better support • Connector embossments to provide stiffness in crucial areas for improved performance • Fastener holes sized to fit popular 0.148” x 1 1/2” connector nails • Flanges that can be installed facing inward or outward • Adaptability – installation on either the outside or the inside of the wall is acceptable according to all LVL manufacturers’ installation instructions For more information about the H1.81Z hurricane tie, including spacing tables and design schematics, visit our product page.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces the Yield-Link® Connection to Reduce Structural Steel Framing

Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, precision-made Yield-Link connection to simplify and streamline structural steel connections made in the field, without compromising structural strength. The Yield-Link connection requires no field welding, resulting in reduced onsite labor costs, licensing fees and construction time for contractors who are already facing a massive shortage of skilled field welders. According to the American Welding Society, there will be 290,000 unfilled welding positions in the US by 2020 as construction demand continues to outpace the skilled labor market.

By eliminating field welding, the Yield-Link connection also removes the need for field weld inspections. And because beams can be designed without supplemental lateral bracing, fewer fabricated steel elements and field connections are required. With a smaller restricted zone, MEP coordination is eased.

The Yield-Link is designed to absorb forces in a seismic event, and as a bolted connection, it is easier to replace than welded beams and posts, greatly simplifying repairs following a natural disaster.

“The Yield-Link connection builds on the Simpson StrongTie heritage of connection innovation by offering designers, fabricators, erectors and building owners a lower-cost, faster path to safer structural steel construction that’s not dependent on field welding or third-party engineering designs with high licensing fees,” said Sam Hensen, vice president of connectors and lateral systems for Simpson Strong-Tie. “Replaceable, bolted Yield-Link connections also allow for less costly repairs and shorter recovery times after natural disasters, providing the resiliency that communities need to get back on their feet more quickly.”

Software plugins and design support services are available to assist Designers, fabricators and erectors to incorporate the Yield-Link connections into their designs and shop details.

The Yield-Link is a prequalified connection for steel special moment frames in ANSI/AISC 358-16 and is code listed in ICC-ES ESR-2802. For more information about Simpson Strong-Tie® Yield-Link technology, visit strongtie.com/yieldlink.

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News & Announcements New Podcast for Building Materials Industry Leaders

Helping Develop and Strengthen Industry Leadership

A new leadership-focused podcast series—The Leadership and Learning Podcast—provides ongoing 10 to 60-minute segments of leadership lessons, strategies, techniques, and tips from Building Materials Industry legends and subject matter experts.

This complimentary Leadership and Learning Podcast series—available now for download on iTunes, Sound Cloud, Spotify, and other popular podcast platforms—launches with an Introduction and Overview by industry veteran Randy Goruk.

Said Goruk, “If you are involved in managing or leading anyone in the building materials industry, this podcast is definitely the place to be. Whether it’s in manufacturing, distribution, sales, accounting, human resources, customer service, or technical support, this weekly podcast will help elevate your professional development. It’s about helping listeners become more effective leaders by learning from others in this industry.”

The podcast initially features interviews with: − Tom Corrick, CEO of Boise Cascade − John K Smith, CEO of Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance − Ron Schumacher, CEO of Arrow Building Centers Tom Corrick (CEO, Boise Cascade) provides insight into successfully transitioning from managing to leading and being intentional versus reactive. John K Smith (CEO, Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Company) shares his practical advice to becoming an exceptional leader. Ron Schumacher (CEO, Arrow Building Center) gets specific about leadership characteristics and the importance of planning.

The first week in September, links to interviews with these dynamite leaders will be available initially on iTunes, Sound Cloud, Spotify, and other platforms. Search for Leadership and Learning Podcast.

Future weekly podcasts will share experiences that will benefit those dedicated to becoming better leaders. Said Daniel Brunson, COO, Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, “This is an exciting development. I am proud for you, Randy, and I know your podcast will be a success!”

Goruk, creator of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, is a leadership development expert and employee engagement specialist. He offers a variety of leadership development services including his popular Leadership Tip of the Week designed to make you think and take action. You can register to receive them at www.LeadersEdge360. com.

To contribute a topic, describe a challenge to be addressed, or be a guest on this free podcast series, contact Goruk at randy@LeadersEdge360.com.

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News & Announcements Builders Take the Lead for a Better Building Code Posted September 14, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission Six members of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders in Alabama and the Builders Association of South Central Kentucky have volunteered to deliver the NAHB voting guide to their local code officials in advance of November’s online voting period for the next round of building and energy code changes.

The BIA of Greater Louisville, Ky., and HBA of Greater Kansas City are tied with five volunteers each.

In fact, more than a quarter of all HBAs have identified at least one volunteer to carry out this important mission.

As they step up from HBAs throughout the Federation, it’s clear that home builders have gotten the message that it takes only a few simple steps to ensure better building and energy codes – and those steps start with them.

It’s the One and Done campaign, in which volunteers agree to connect with at least one code official or other International Code Council governmental voting member in their communities. NAHB staff will help the volunteers identify code officials in their area who are eligible to vote.

The assignment: Let the code officials know that home builders share code officials’ concerns that changes to the codes result in a positive outcome for the building’s safety or energy efficiency and also be cost effective and not favor one particular manufacturer’s new product.

And when NAHB has put the finishing touches on the code voting guide, which highlights the changes most important to the industry, these volunteers have committed to delivering the guide to that official to make sure that he or she gets online to vote.

It will all happen quickly: The online voting period is slated to be open for only two weeks, not giving volunteers a lot of time to ensure that the code officials understand the builders’ points of view. Fortunately, the volunteers are ready.

It’s not too late to be part of the solution to better building codes. Sign up to connect with a local official and deliver the guide by filling out the form at nahb.org/oneanddone.

“How our code officials vote is going to affect how we build houses in the future,” NAHB Construction, Codes and Standards chair David Sowders told members of the board of directors at the Midyear Meeting in July. The One and Done campaign, he said, is “critical to our industry.”

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84 Lumber Contributes to Hurricane Florence Relief Company donates to local organizations that are helping storm survivors

EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (Sept. 26, 2018) – 84 Lumber is giving back to those who have been impacted by Hurricane Florence. The building materials supplier donated $10,000 to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, along with $500 to Religious Community Services in New Bern, N.C. The company also partnered with BLS Trucking to donate a 53-foot-long tractor trailer for the collection and transport of water, clothing, cleaning supplies, dog food and other necessities to New Bern, one of the hardest-hit areas.

“Many communities were devastated by this storm. We wanted to support some local organizations that are working tirelessly to help those in need,” said Maggie Hardy Magerko, owner and president of 84 Lumber. “We’re keeping the victims and survivors of this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to monitor recovery efforts and determine where else we can potentially offer support.”

This is not the first time that 84 Lumber has helped in the aftermath of a natural disaster. The company held several educational workshops after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 for homeowners and contractors who were affected by the storm. It also donated to various organizations, including the JJ Watt Foundation, Team Rubicon, and several causes under Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s disaster recovery umbrella.

In February 2018, 84 Lumber came to the aide of Uniontown, Pa., after a tornado tore through the area. The company offered volunteers, building materials and hygiene products after the storm.

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News & Announcements MiTek’s Hardy Frame® Offers New Lateral-Load Solutions, Rounding Out a Complete Product Line

Hardy Frame Now Offers Seven Products in a “Full Spectrum” Offering of Lateral-Load Solutions for LightFrame, Multistory Construction August 29, 2018 – CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (BUSINESS WIRE) – MiTek USA just announced that its Hardy Frame brand now offers a range of seven products in a “full spectrum” offering of lateral-load solutions for light-frame, multistory construction. Two of the Hardy Frame solutions introduced here – the Hardy Frame® CFS Moment Frame™ and the Hardy Frame® CFS Picture Frame™ – are entirely new to the market.

“MiTek is the innovator in the field of lateral-load solutions. With this full spectrum of solutions, anyone designing or constructing light-frame, multistory structures now has more choices, more advantages, and better value,” said Scott Miller, MiTek’s Senior Vice President of Engineering. “Our new cold-formed steel solutions are especially innovative, allowing easy, on-site assembly. We stand alone in the industry with this new alternative to structural steel moment frames.”

The full spectrum of Hardy Frame solutions includes: 1) Hardy Frame Brace: The “original” Hardy Frame diagonal member resists lateral loads in both tension and compression.

2) Hardy Frame Panel: This panel offers the industry’s narrowest (9”) pre-fabricated shear panel; back-toback installation doubles capacity.

3) Hardy Frame CFS Moment Frame (New!): This cold-formed steel (CFS) frame is an alternative to structural steel moment frames: Cost-effective; easy assembly on site; back-to-back installation doubles capacity.

4) Hardy Frame Moment Frame: This frame is preassembled and pre-welded, with pinned base: No lateral bracing required at the beam; it’s the first special moment connection designed for use in residential construction to be prequalified in AISC 358.

5) Hardy Frame Picture Frame: The “picture frame” has double the capacity of a pinned-base frame; it replaces grade beam design and construction.

6) Hardy Frame CFS Picture Frame™ (New!): This cold-formed steel solution is for multi-family shear wall systems; it’s an effective solution for multiPHONE: 800-289-5627

story application with large window openings. This self-reacting moment frame distributes compression on wood members below. Two panels installed back-to-back can double capacity; it incorporates the MiTek Z4 continuous tie-down system; it’s easy to assemble on-site.

7) Z4 Tie Down System: It perpetually adjusts its connections to the floor system as a building deforms, with one-time installation and inspection.

About MiTek MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial, construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its associates’ wellbeing and its customers’ success is the company’s hallmark.

A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more: www.MiTek-us. com and www.MII.com.

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News & Announcements MiTek® Wins the D.R. Horton 2018 Chairman’s Choice Award September 06, 2018 – CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (BUSINESS WIRE) – MiTek USA today announced that it was honored to recently receive the D.R. Horton 2018 Chairman’s Choice Award, a distinguished privilege.

The award recognizes trade partner excellence, and MiTek was selected for its tremendous work as a national partner of D.R. Horton’s; for increased efficiency and technology opportunities introduced to many D.R. Horton divisions; and for MiTek’s overall responsiveness.

MiTek was cited for superior service delivering product solutions on a national scale from MiTek’s expansive offering of Builder Products, which include hangers, shear walls, fasteners, and software solutions. This 2018 Chairman’s Choice Award comes just three years after MiTek initially engaged D.R. Horton with its MiTek Builder Products line of hangers and fasteners. D.R. Horton is the largest home builder in the United States, ranking No. 1 on the Builder 100 list since 2002. In calendar 2017, D.R. Horton closed more than 47,000 homes, with revenues of over $14 billion.

“MiTek has proven itself to be an exceptional trade partner,” said Brad Conlon, D.R. Horton’s Vice President of National Accounts. “Not only do they offer top quality products and services, it’s their people that help set them apart.”

“D.R. Horton is widely known in the home building sector for its careful choices of top supply partners to work with to fuel their national operations,” said MiTek’s Trace Biles, Director, National Builders and Supply Chain. “We are honored that D.R. Horton has awarded MiTek this prestigious award, and we look forward to continuing to serve them with products and services that are truly second to none.”

About MiTek MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial, construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its associates’ well-being and its customers’ success is the company’s hallmark. A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents.

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Giving Back and Reaching Out

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have been in our industry for over 25 years, so most people know me as a truss guy. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work for some really good truss manufacturers through the years and have made some great friends. Like many of my fellow truss guys though, I know the importance of giving back and reaching out.

It was at Stark Truss Company about 12 years ago that I had my first opportunity to go on one of several mission trips to Guatemala. That first trip we built a morgue and Chapel at Hospital Shalom in the Petén Jungle. My wife Karen and I have participated in awesome mission trips the last two summers through our church, Lakeview Baptist, including 10 days this July.

For my family, the children’s’ home, Casa Para Ninos Aleluya | providing hope where none exists is a very special place. It is a wonderful ministry that takes children out of horrible life conditions and provides them with love, stability, and education. One of the beautiful stories at Casa is Josue, the first child adopted by Mike and Dotti Clark in 1989, who now has three college degrees and is the new director of Casa Aleluya. I would encourage each of you to look into this organization if you or your church has a passion to help children. This ministry will be a blessing to you! My oldest daughter, her husband, and two boys are going to be missionaries and dorm parents for Casa’s seven to nine year old boys’ dorm, so please pray for them as they adjust to living in a foreign country with two small boys.

During our involvement with Casa we met Adam and Velma Clements. Adam came as a missionary to serve at Casa and Velma was raised at Casa. Married now with two beautiful children, they started Live Him Loud Ministries. We were so blessed to put new wood burning stoves in 10 homes through this ministry.

That doesn’t seem like much in our country, but in Guatemala it is a big blessing to the families. We also went into a village and passed out Bibles, and we went in a school and passed out clothes and shoes. Live Him Loud Ministries does so much in helping the people in the small villages with food, clothes, and love, it was a joy to spend this time in Guatemala.

So now that I am back in Arkansas, I am starting a new company, Solid Rock Truss Design. We will be doing final truss design and estimating for roof and floor trusses. Be sure to reach out to me to talk about trusses or about giving back. Be Blessed!

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MiTek USA www.mitek-us.com 800-325-8075 customerservice@mii.com

Wasserman & Associates www.wasserman-associates.com 800-382-0329 sales@wasserman-associates.com

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The Last 50 Years in the Truss Business…

Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com

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omparing 2017 to 1967 doesn’t explain much about our last 50 years. These bookends of our industry’s experience show GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation at nearly identically low levels. Then, seeing today’s housing starts 7% lower than yesteryear’s might portray a stagnant business. But, looking further at the growth of our great nation gives an opposite outlook and begs the question: why fewer housing starts with double the number of U.S. households, and 125 Million more people? We can’t deduce the meaning of these numbers without reflecting on the interim 48 years. Of course anyone with 10 years’ experience in the truss industry can provide the rationale, and the graph below reinforces their concern about the turbulence in our business.

Yet, with only 1,300,000 starts as of August 2018, nearly 200,000 below our 50-year average, our upside seems secure.

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