TEMPORAY SUPPORT OF THE GIRDER TRUSS DURING
THE INSTALLATION COULD SAVE FUTUE PROBLEMS
When carpenters start a truss installation job, it is a common practice that they install the girder truss first and load the carried trusses on so that the carried trusses are supported. We all know that girder trusses normally have bigger size and higher grade timber and are stronger than standard trusses, however, the carpenter doesn’t really know how strong they are, or the limitations of achieving their full capacities.
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