Open-Web Trusses,
optimize over compromise.

Pound for pound, RedBuilt Open-Web trusses are among the strongest structural members produced. Often a solution for exceptionally long spans, they’re still a powerful choice for all types of commercial applications.

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RedBuilt Open-Web Trusses offer a variety of solutions for a broad range of challenges. Whether your project is for retail or office space, a school, multi-family apartments, condos, assisted living facilities, hotels and motels, warehouses, you name it, an open floor plan is often a primary requirement. These strong, light and highly customizable Open-Web Trusses add design flexibility for owners/developers to create market-specific and relevant spaces.

Available Profiles:

Parallel Chord

Tapered

Pitched

Radius Pitched

*Not available in Red-M, or Red-H

Bow String

*Not available in Red-M, or Red-H

Barrel

*Not available in Red-M, or Red-H

Pitched Top/Radius Bottom

*Not available in Red-M, or Red-H

Scissor

Compound Barrel

*Not available in Red-M, or Red-H

Lenticular

*Not available in Red-M, or Red-H

TOP & BOTTOM CHORDS WEBS

(minimum yield of 45,000 psi per ASTM A500, Grade C)

WEIGHT AVAILABLE DEPTHS

(at wall)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Red-L 1-1⁄2” x 3-1⁄2” flatwise

MSR lumber

1” and 1 1⁄8” diam. tubular steel members varying in gauge and diameter according to requirements. 3.75 to 4.25 lbs/ft 14”– 50”

(Max. pitched ridge depth = 50”)

Lightweight and efficient

Red-W 1-1⁄2” x 4-3⁄4” flatwise

MSR lumber

1” and 1 1⁄8” diam. tubular steel members varying in gauge and diameter according to requirements. 4.5 to 5.25 lbs/ft 14”– 50”

(Max. pitched ridge depth = 50”)

A slightly heavier duty truss for mid-range spans

Red-S Double 1-1⁄2” x 2.3” edgewise

RedLam™ LVL

1 1⁄4” and 1 1/2” diam. tubular steel members varying in gauge and diameter according to requirements. 4.75 to 5.75 lbs/ft 16”– 60”

(Max. pitched ridge depth = 84”)

Offers strength, efficiency and economy for large open areas such as in schools, offices and warehouses

Red-M Double 1-1⁄2” x 3-1⁄2” edgewise

MSR lumber

Up to 2” diam. tubular steel members varying in gauge and diameter according to requirements. 8 to 9 lbs/ft 20”– 60”

(Max. pitched ridge depth = 72”)

Can easily accommodate heavy loads and long spans—ideal for offices, warehouses, auditoriums and shopping centers

Red-H Double 1-1⁄2” x 5-1⁄2” edgewise

MSR lumber (Upgrade may be available as RedLam LVL)

Up to 2” diam. tubular steel members varying in gauge and diameter according to requirements. 10 to 12 lbs/ft 24”– 72”

(Max. pitched ridge depth = 114”)

Can easily accommodate heavy loads and long spans—ideal for offices, warehouses, auditoriums and shopping centers

RED-OW-88 Sound Test with lightweight concrete & 5/8″ Sheetrock on Resilient channels

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RED-OW-87 Sound Transmission Test (STC 48) 2 Layers Sheathing

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RED-OW-86 Sound Transmission Test (STC 48) Homasote Decking

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RED-OW-88 Sound Test with 5/8″ Sheetrock on Resilient channels

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Wall Fire Assembly (Design 5)

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Wall Fire Assembly (Design 4)

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Wall Fire Assembly (Design 3)

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Wall Fire Assembly (Design 2)

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Wall Fire Assembly (Design 1)

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Two-Hour Assembly (Fire Assembly G)

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One-Hour Assembly (Fire Assembly E)

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One-Hour Assembly (Fire Assembly D)

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One-Hour Assembly (Fire Assembly C)

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One-Hour Assembly (Fire Assembly B)

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One-Hour Assembly (Fire Assembly A)

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Fire Sprinkler EQ 02 – for forces parallel or perpendicular to open-web trusses

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Fire Sprinkler EQ 01 – For forces perpendicular to open-web trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 11 – Red-L™, Red-W™, Red-S™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 10 – Red-L™, Red-W™, Red-S™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 09 – Red-M™ and Red-H™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 08 – Red-M™ and Red-H™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 07 – Red-L™, Red-W™, Red-S™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 06 – for all Open-Web Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 05 – for all Open-Web Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 04 – for Red-L™, Red-W™, Red-M™, Red-H™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 03 – for all Open-Web Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler 02 – for Red-L™ Trusses

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Fire Sprinkler Details 01 – for all Open-Web Trusses

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Flush Mount Wood Ledger Cap 1

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Flush Mount Wood Beam Cap 2

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Flush Mount Wood Beam Cap 1

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Flush Mount Steel Ledger Cap 1

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Flush Mount Steel Ledger

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Flush Mount Steel Beam Cap 2

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Flush Mount Steel Beam Cap 1

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Flush Mount Steel Beam

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RED-OW-84

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RED-OW-83

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RED-OW-82

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RED-OW-81

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RED-OW-80

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RED-OW-79

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Rectangular Ducts

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Round Ducts

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76 – 3½” Wide Chords or Cap Plates on Double Cord Trusses

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75 RED-M™ and RED-H™ Trusses

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74 RED-S™ Trusses

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73 Double Chord Open-Web Truss with Continuous Panel Joint

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72 Typical Double Chord Open-Web Truss with 2x Subpulin

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71 Double Chord Open-Web Truss with SIP or Tectum Panels

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RedBuilt Open-Web Truss with Cap Plate (Swan Lumber Cap Plate and LSL Cap Plate)

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Cross Bracing with Bridging Row

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Cross Bracing with 2×4 Nailer

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Wall Ties & Strap Ties (OW-67)

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Double Chord Flush-Mount Bearing Clip with Nailer

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Double Chord Flush-Mount Bearing Clip

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Single Chord Flush-Mount Bearing Clip

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RED-W™ Truss Ton Chord Bearing (Lateral No-Notch Clip)

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62 RED-H™ Truss with Wall Tie

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61 RED-M™ Truss with Wall Tie

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60 RED-S™ Truss with Steel Connector

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Trusses with Steel Connector

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Wall Ties & Strap Ties (OW-58)

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57 Bottom Chord Cantilever

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Bottom Chord Bearing without Vertical Web

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55 – Bottom Chord Bearing

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Top Chord Bearing

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Non-Bearing Partitions

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Loads on Cantilever

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Header Detail

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Side-Loaded Double Truss Assembly

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Concentrated Loads

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Bottom Chord Bearing Cantilever (T-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing Cantilever (Z-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing (Flush-Mount Bearing Clip) (OW-46)

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Top Chord Bearing with Butting Trusses (Z-Clip)

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Typical Top Chord Extension (P-Clip)

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43 – Beveled Plate Requirements

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Top Chord Bearing (No-Notch Clip) (OW-42)

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Bottom Chord Bearing (T-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing (P-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing (Z-Clip)

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Red-M™ Truss Bottom Chord Bearing (Angle Clip)

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Red-M™ Truss Top Chord Bearing (S-Clip)

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Double 2x Outrigger (OW-36)

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Top Chord Extension

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Bottom Chord Bearing Cantilever

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Top Chord Bearing Cantilever

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Truss Bearing on Ledger (S-Clip)

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Bottom Chord Bearing with Cross Bracing (Angle Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing with Butting Trusses (S-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing Flush-Mount Bearing Clip (Dropped and Non-Dropped)

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I-Joist Butting with Red-S™ Truss (S-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing on Ledger (Flush-Mount Bearing Clip)

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26 – Beveled Plate Requirements – Bottom Chord Bearing

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25 – Beveled Plate Requirements – Top Chord Bearing

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Top Bearing (Flush-Mount Clip) (OW-24)

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Bottom Chord Bearing (Angle Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing (S-Clip)

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Double 2x Outrigger (OW-21)

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Double Top Chord Extension

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Top Chord Extension (No Notch Clip)

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Bottom Chord Cantilever (U-Clip)

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Top Chord Cantilever (No-Notch Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing at Skewed Wall (No-Notch Clip)

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Bottom Chord Bearing with Cross Bracing (U-Clip)

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Bottom Chord Bearing with Butting Trusses (U-Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing Red-S™ Truss Butting with Red-L™ and Red-W™ Trusses

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Top Chord Bearing on Steel Beam (No-Notch Clip)

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Red-W™ Truss Top Chord Bearing

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Typical Top Chord Bearing and Blocking (No-Notch Clip)

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I-Joist Butting with Top Chord Bearing Truss

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Top Chord Bearing (Flush-Mount Bearing Clip) (OW-08)

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07 – Bearing Block at Masonry Wall

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Top Chord Bearing on Ledger (No-Notch Clip)

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Top Chord Bearing (No-Notch Clip) (OW-05)

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Top Bearing (Flush-Mount Clip) (OW-04)

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U-Clip

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Top Bearing (No-Notch Clip)

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01 – Beveled Plate Requirements

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RedBuilt Open-Web Truss Design Guide

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Total Support Brochure

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Red-S™ Heavy S-Clip Lateral Bearing Clip with Extended Base Plate (TB-105)

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Red-S™ Heavy S-Clip Bearing Clip (TB-104)

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Long Span Installation Guide (TB-301)

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Fire Facts Guide

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Open-Web Trusses (for Canada)

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Sprinkler System Installation Guide

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RedBuilt Open-Web Truss Design Guide

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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – RedBuilt Open-Web Trusses

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Red-S™ Heavy S-Clip Lateral Bearing Clip with Extended Base Plate (TB-105)

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Red-S™ Heavy S-Clip Bearing Clip (TB-104)

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PFS-TECO Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies
Intertek Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies
Parapet Assemblies (TB-400)

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RedBuilt™ Open Web Truss Specification – North America

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RedSpec™ Product Sizing Software Brochure

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Fire Facts Guide

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FloorChoice™ Floor Performance

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Open-Web Trusses (for Canada)

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Sprinkler System Installation Guide

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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – RedBuilt Open-Web Trusses

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Health Product Declaration (HPD) – RedBuilt Open-Web Trusses

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Wood Dust (SDS)

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Green Building Solutions Q&A

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Red-S™ Heavy S-Clip Lateral Bearing Clip with Extended Base Plate (TB-105)

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Red-S™ Heavy S-Clip Bearing Clip (TB-104)

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Lateral Capacity of Open-Web Truss Bearing Clips (TB-100)

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Secondary Treatments (TB-300)

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Long Span Installation Guide (TB-301)

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Parapet Assemblies (TB-400)

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PFS-TECO Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies
Intertek Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies
ICC-ES Report ESR-1774 with LABC Supplement: Open Web Trusses

PFS-TECO Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies
Intertek Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies
Fire Facts Guide

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Sprinkler System Installation Guide

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ICC-ES Report ESR-1774 with LABC Supplement: Open Web Trusses

Fabricator Certificate – Miami-Dade County, Open-Web Trusses

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Fabricator Certificate – City of Los Angeles, Open-Web Trusses

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Fabricator Certificate – City of Houston, Open-Web Trusses, RedLam LVL & Red-I Joists

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Fabricator Certificate – City of Seattle, Open-Web Trusses

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RedBuilt™ Product Warranty Letter

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Product Warranty Certificate

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Long Span Installation Guide (TB-301)

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Open-Web Truss Installation Information (Metric)

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Open-Web Truss Installation Information

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Open-Web Truss Installation Information (Spanish)

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Sprinkler System Installation Guide

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RedSpec™ Product Sizing Software Brochure

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FloorChoice™ Floor Performance

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Wood Dust (SDS)

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RED-H™ Pitched Profile

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RED-H™ Tapered Profile

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RED-L™ Pitched Profile

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RED-L™ Radius Pitched Profile

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RED-L™ Tapered Profile

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RED-L™ and RED-W™ Parallel Profile

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RED-M™ Pitched Profile

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RED-M™ Tapered Profile

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RED-S™ Pitched Profile

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RED-S™ Radius Pitched

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RED-S™ Tapered Profile

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RED-S™, RED-M™ and RED-H™ Parallel Profile

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RED-W™ Pitched Profile

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RED-W™ Radius Pitched Profile

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RED-W™ Tapered Profile

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