| Frequently Asked Questions
About Trusses
Why should I use trusses
instead of conventional framing methods?
How soon after delivery should trusses be erected?
What's the proper storage for trusses after they
have been delivered?
What do I need to do to get a quote on my project?
How do I send you my drawings?
Does the quote contain calculations?
What is your service area?
If I approve of the quote, what do I do next?
How do I make necessary alterations once
an order has been placed?
Why should
I use trusses instead of conventional framing methods?
There are many advantages to using trusses over
conventional framing methods. One advantage is cost. With conventional
framing methods, the lumber cost of roofing and flooring structures
can add substantial lumber costs to your project. It also produces
more scrap lumber, which adds disposal costs. The second advantage
is time. Under most cases, trusses are delivered to your job site
ready to be put in place. There is no measureing or cutting that
needs to be done before the trusses can be erected. With conventional
framing, every piece of lumber that builds the roofing structure
needs to be measured, cut, and nailed. A third advantage is uniformity.
Each truss that is manufactured is identical to all others for your
project. This creates a seamless flow for your project.
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How soon after
delivery should trusses be erected?
Trusses should be erected as soon as possible
after delivery to the job site.
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What's the proper
storage for trusses after they have been delivered?
Trusses should be stored horizontally on
a flat surface after delivery. Do not store trusses on rough terrain
or uneven surfaces, as this could cause damage to the truss. Also,
banding should not be broken until you are ready to install the
trusses. If you do store trusses vertically, proper bracing should
be setup on both sides of the trusses.
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What do I need
to do to get a quote on my project?
In order to give you a quote for your project,
please send us the blueprints or a sketch of your project. Be sure
to include written dimensions, and if possible, elevations.
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How do I send you
my drawings?
You can send your drawings to us by mail (PO
Box 401804, Hesperia, CA, 92345), by fax (760-244-7876), by email
(quote@bhtruss.com), or in person (16775 Smoketree, Hesperia, CA,
92345). For all methods, be sure to include written dimensions,
and if possible, elevations.
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Does the quote
contain calculations?
The quote that you will recieve will include
a list of all items that are necessary for your project's truss
needs. If you would like or need truss calculations, they can be
prepared for a small fee. If you accept our quote, the fee you paid
for the truss calculations will be deducted from your bill.
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What is your service
area?
We can supply trusses nationwide, but our primary
delivery area is the southwestern United States. Please include
your job site address at the time of your quote so that we may include
any and all necessary delivery charges.
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What do I do if
I approve of the quote?
Inform us of your acceptance of our quote by
mail, email, or fax, and we will prepare the truss calculations
if they have not already been propared. We will also request that
you or the builder inspect all drawings and calculations to check
for any necessary modifications. At that time we will set up a projected
delivery date.
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How do I make necessary
alterations once an order has been placed?
Once your order has been placed, we will request
that you or the builder inspect all drawings and calculations to
check for any necessary modifications. All modifications must be
made before manufacturing of the trusses. Once the trusses have
been manufactured, no modifications can be made. Most modifications
before manufacturing can be made without affecting the price quote.
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Brown & Honeycutt Truss Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 401804
Hesperia, Ca 92340
Phone: (760) 244-8887
Fax: (760) 244-7876
Email: info@bhtruss.com
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