Construction Corner: Open Web Floor Trusses

Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 11, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments

Considered to be the ‘Cadillac’ of floor systems, open web floor trusses are growing in popularity over engineered joist systems. Their superior span capability allows them to create more spacious rooms free of awkward columns or support posts. 

Open web trusses are especially popular with contractors who can run ductwork and pipes between webs without having to cut through joist material.  Running ducts and pipes through the floor system can also eliminate dropped bulkheads. 

Mechanical systems are installed within the floor’s framing rather than hanging below. All the heat ducts run between the floors. This eliminates ducting in the attic or crawlspace and saves energy by NOT pushing heated air into a cold crawl space in the winter or sending cool air into a hot attic in the summer. This saves you money on monthly energy costs to heat and cool your home.

The joists allow the heat ducts to be shorter and much more efficient. Any heat or cooling lost in the ductwork remains in the livable space. Plumbing lines run straighter and shorter allowing less pipe to be installed resulting in hot water savings. 

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