HOW ARE TRUSSES DESIGNED TO HANDLE SUBSTANTIAL WINDS? Effective, durable trusses often come down to one concept: customization. Every truss that is designed and installed in a building needs to be both designed, and rated against, very precise calculations of wind pressure and trends in a designated region. Just as you would need to design a submarine to have certain levels pressure resistance depending on recommended depth and speed, trusses are designed to provide pressure resistance above-ground.
Surrounding structures, and more. If you've ever been through a city with tall buildings and flat ground on a windy day, you're aware that structures themselves can shape the wind as it moves across the earth. Increases, or decreases in pressure are affected by resistance, obstacles, and other factors. Likewise, when designing trusses, truss makers need to not only take factors like surrounding structures, or a lack thereof, into account, but also the shape, placement, and alignment of the building itself.
With Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) calculations, truss builders can determine wind loads and pressure on an individual basis, to provide a much more accurate truss construction and design for a designated building.
With Components & Cladding (C&C) calculations, pressure can be determined at a much more “in depth� level, taking into account various fixtures and features of a building, to provide the most effective protection and coverage on a case-by-case basis.
With both calculations, the key ingredient is customization. There are no “one size fits all� truss designs, or at the very least, there shouldn't be. Every building has its own exposure to wind, its own surrounding structures, and its own weight, height, and even internal framework considerations that can play an important role in how it will be able to handle strong winds.
For wood trusses in Wellington KS, it's even more important to get accurate, customized work. Kansas, as a region, experiences very strong wind pressure; high speed winds and storm systems are a constant reminder of the importance of strong building structures, and strong trusses to support them. Everything from shape, weight, screws, and alignment all play a role in ensuring that a home is secure.
Timberlake TrussWorks has a dedicated team of truss-making experts that can provide you with more information, estimates, consultation, and assistance when you need durable, effective trusses. Contact our offices today to speak with a representative.
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