In previous posts, we have explained the anatomy of a roof truss and the difference between site-made and prefabricated roof trusses.  In this post, I will explain how roof trusses are made.

The process will vary slightly depending on available equipment, but the principles will stay the same globally. However, there are a few basic steps that will stay the same regardless of where you are.  Here is a short description of our manufacturing process:

Design:

After consulting with the client, architect and builder, site measurements are taken and the information is conveyed to a qualified designer for processing.  Using sophisticated software, a complete roof is designed according to all relevant specifications and Building Codes.  A Cutting bill is generated for each individual truss in the roof which is then sent to the factory. 

Cutting:

Timber is selected according to size and grade specified on the cutting bills.  Each member of the truss is then pre-cut to the specified length and angles using cutting equipment specifically designed for the roof truss industry.  

Assembly:

Magnetic based pedestals are accurately positioned on a steel floor to form a jip or template in which all the pre-cut components are assembled, much like a jigsaw puzzle.

Pressing:

The designed nail plats are placed in position and a gantry mounted c-clamp hydraulic press is used to press the nail plates into the timber. In some cases, a timber template is used for assembly purposes, in which case the nail plates are pressed in using a roller press.

Contact the specialist in Roof Truss Manufacturing for your roofing project!

TechniStrut (Pty) Ltd offers a complete roofing supply solution. While our core business is the manufacture of Timber Roof Trusses, we also supply Roof Sheeting, Roof Tiles, and all other roofing materials required to install a complete roof.

We not only service Johannesburg and Pretoria, but the whole Gauteng province & surrounds.

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