Steel Trusses
Built steel-tough, utility ready.
Stocked & Loaded
Steel Trusses offer increased strength, faster installation, and a longer life compared to wood frame pole barn trusses. Pre-welded purlin cups, predrilled bolt holes, and included mounting hardware for fast & easy installation.
We provide angle iron steel trusses in gable, lean-to, and header styles. Stock sizes include gables from 20′ to 40′ wide and lean-to styles in 12′ and 20′ wide. Gable style trusses are available up to 50-60′ wide by special order, depending on style.
For a full building quote including posts, purlins, sheeting and accessories, try our building quote form.
Design & Size
Steel Trusses come in three types: gable, lean-to, and header. Gable trusses are in stocked in a 4:12 slope x 20′, 24′, 30′, and 40′ width and special order up to 100′ wide. Lean-To trusses are stocked in a 1:12 slope x 12′ and 20′ width and special order up to 60′ wide. Header trusses are special order up to 24′ wide.
Size
Width: Up to 100'
Truss Spacing: 10' Apart Typical
Gauge & Weight
Gauge varies by truss size
Approx. Weights:
7lbs / Foot for Single 1.5 Chord
9lb / Foot for Single 2 Chord
11lb / Foot for Double 1.5 Chord
13lb / Foot for Double 2 Chord
Warranty & Finish
Steel Trusses carry no specific warranty and have a matte black finish.
Purpose & Use
- Design Criteria – IBC 2018, 2021
- Wind speed rating: 105-mph*.
- Roof live load: 20 PSF
- Dead load: 6-12 PSF by size/span
- Ground snow load: 15 PSF*
*Engineer stamped in the following states:
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
- Kentucky
- Georgia
- Alabama
Notes:
*Ask for stamped drawings to verify specifications for your specific project and truss. Many drawings are also stamped for South Carolina. In some cases, special engineering and/or designs can be requested to meet additional requirements.
Intent
Agricultural
Colors
BlackAvailable finishes vary by branch, size, and gauge. Color accuracy is limited by scanning and viewing conditions.
Resources
Primarily PDF downloads, these resources provide general, installation, and testing data.