Ensuring Our Lumber Quality

A common question that we have been receiving this has been "Do you use red rot and wane wood?".

This is a very reasonable concern, after all, who wants to have their project going according to schedule only to send back their trusses because of defective lumber.

Edson Truss has made a point of maintaining steady pricing and product quality during the recession. We never had to sacrifice product quality just to say we had another job.

Our lumber, just as our trusses, is checked for quality. First, the majority of our lumber is 2100 (a better grade), our Lead Sawyer keeps track of which mills are producing quality lifts (if they don't, we will not stock their product). Our Truss Assemblers are trained to identify what lumber is acceptable and what is not as well as in TPIC (Truss Plate Institute of Canada) specifications. To further ensure product quality, our entire organization meets weekly to address quality and quality control measures.

If you have a question, do not hesitate to call our office at 780-693-2250 or email info@edsontruss.com.

Current Agricultural Projects: Dairy Expansion

Edson Truss is very pleased to be supplying trusses, wall panels, beam material, lumber packages and Nudura ICF blocks for a large agricultural project in West Central Alberta.

Floor Trusses: What Are They & Why?

A floor truss is essentially a flat truss. Floor trusses are available in 4x2 and 2x4 options with typical depths varying from 14 to 24 inch depths. The open web design of a floor truss leaves ample room for heating, plumbing and electrical runs with out cutting and comprimising the integrity of the floor. Structural floor trusses can also better accommodate sprinkler systems in multi-family residences where they are now required by the Alberta Building.

An added benefit to having a floor truss system may be a reduced cost and/or a longer clear span (thus reducing the need for bearing walls, beams, columns and footings) depending on the variables of your design. It is definitely worth looking into and it is not uncommon to see a home with one floor constructed in 4x2 and a subsequent floor constructed using a silent floor system.

If you think a floor truss system may be right for you, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 780-693-2250; we look forward to hearing from you!

Recent Question: Can I Hang Something From My Truss?

Recently a customer contacted our office asking if he could hang a steel I-beam off the truss of his newly constructed garage. The answer is simple - no. In order for this to be done it must be taken into consideration during the truss design stage at which time point loads can be factored in. Luckily, this individual had the good sense to check with our staff first!