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Are Floor Trusses Heavy And Unwieldy ?

April 26, 2017floor heavy trusses unwieldy

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Are Floor Trusses Heavy And Unwieldy ?

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No… the approximate weight of a 12″ high floor truss is five pounds per linear foot. Therefore, a 20-foot truss that is 12″ deep would weigh about 100 pounds – a weight easily managed by one or two men. In addition, because of the open web design, there are always ample hand gripping areas.