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The Ruskin House: Floor Plane Light Gauge Trusses |
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Steel Stud Trusses
Made from 20ga. 3-5/8” steel studs these trusses are the first iteration of the prefab wood trusses which are termite attractors in this climate. The light-gauge trusses are many times lighter, for example the 8.5’ trusses at right weigh about 5-7#! And, they are many, many times lighter than the wood alternative. |
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. . . forge ahead . . . |
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The thin plane of the floor is created with 20ga. steel stud trusses. |
