Wood Floor - Open Web Truss

Wood Floor - Open Web Truss

Group of dimensioned illustrations of Open Web Truss Wood Floor seen in elevation and plan
Description
Description

Wood truss floor framing utilizes a network of triangular units, or trusses, to support the floor's weight. Engineered in a factory for specific building requirements, each truss is an assembly of wood members connected at joints, often with metal connector plates. These trusses span large distances without intermediate supports, maximizing usable space underneath. Once installed, a sheet material like plywood is fastened on top to create the subfloor. Trusses distribute weight effectively across the structure, providing excellent stability. The pre-fabrication of trusses ensures precision and quality control, aiding efficient installation. This approach requires careful planning and accurate construction details.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Open Web Truss Wood Floors are constructed in a range of sizes with spacing of 16”, 24” (40.6, 61 cm) and typical spans between 4’-30’ (1.22-9.14 m). Open Web Truss Wood Floors have truss thicknesses of 3.5” (8.9 cm) with truss depths of 12”, 14”, 16”, 18” (30.5, 35.6, 40.6, 45.7 cm).

Set of drawings of Open Web Truss Wood Floor in views with a range of sizes
Set of drawings of Open Web Truss Wood Floor in views with a range of sizes
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
12”, 14”, 16”, 18” | 30.5, 35.6, 40.6, 45.7 cm (Truss)
Width:
16”, 24” | 40.6, 61 cm (Spacing)
Depth:
Length:
4’-30’ | 1.22-9.14 m
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Weight:
Area:
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Subflooring: .75”-1.125” | 1.9-2.9 cm

Flooring: .5”-.75” | 1.3-1.9 cm

Clear Height: 8’-10’ | 2.44-3.05 m (Typical)

Truss Thickness: 3.5” | 8.9 cm

Materials:
Pine, fir and spruce
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Drawings include:

Open Web Truss Wood Floor plan (various sizes), elevation

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