Standard Trusses
Standard Glulam Trusses: Architectural Beauty Meets Engineering Efficiency
• Douglas Fir
• Alaskan Cedar
• Detail Drawings
• Drilling, Kerf Cuts
• Fabrication, Steel, Etc.
The Speed of Pre-Engineered Design. The Timelessness of Heavy Timber.
For decades, adding the warmth and structural honesty of exposed heavy timber to a project meant navigating a complex, high-cost path of custom engineering and long lead times. Glu-Lam Sales Co., Inc. is partnering with Cascadia Structural Timber Solutions to offer a new path forward.
The Standard Truss Series provides a streamlined, pre-engineered solution designed to bring premium glulam aesthetics to your project without the custom price tag. Standardized profiles and lean manufacturing optimization join forces to provide a value-oriented path from the initial Revit model to the final installation.
Why Choose Pre-Engineered Standard Trusses?
- Rapid Lead Times: While custom timber can take months, the standard series is optimized for production, typically ready for delivery within 6–9 weeks of approved drawings.
- Instant Estimates: Don’t wait days for a quote. Call today to get rapid pricing and capacity checks for your preliminary designs.
- BIM-Ready Integration: Parametric designs support modern workflows with downloadable Revit files (RFA), allowing for early-stage MEP clash detection and seamless inclusion in your architectural sets.
- Versatile Spans: Whether it’s a residential great room or a massive commercial arena, Standard Trusses profiles can accommodate spans from 10 up to 120 feet.
Five Distinct Profiles for Every Vision
We offer five classic truss configurations, each engineered to balance structural performance with architectural expression.
- The Double Howe: Engineered for maximum efficiency over long distances. This profile is the preferred choice for gymnasiums, warehouses, and large-scale commercial spaces.
- The Fink: Featuring a distinct “W” web pattern, the Fink truss creates a highly efficient load path, making it ideal for high-pitch roof applications.
- The Howe: A true industry workhorse. This versatile configuration handles a wide variety of loading conditions and is a staple for civic and religious architecture.
- The Kingpost: Simple, classic, and economical. The perfect choice for residential vaulted ceilings and light commercial applications.
- The Scissor: Designed for drama. With bottom chords that slope upward, the Scissor truss creates soaring, open interior volumes for event venues and modern churches.
Engineered for Precision and Performance
All trusses are manufactured to meet or exceed rigorous industry standards, including ANSI/APA A190.1.
Material Classes
To match your project’s scale, each profile is available in four size classes: Ultra-Light, Light, Medium, and Heavy. These classes allow you to select the right visual proportion for your space while ensuring the structural capacity meets your requirements.
Material Options
- Glulam: Architectural-grade Douglas Fir, finished S4S for a smooth, premium appearance.
- Sawn Timber: Douglas Fir #1 or Better, providing a rugged, natural aesthetic for traditional heavy timber designs.
Connection Aesthetics
The hardware defines the “look.” We offer three distinct connection styles:
- Side Plate: Exposed steel plates for a clean, industrial-modern aesthetic.
- Hidden Plate: Steel plates are concealed within routed slots while hardware is left exposed for a balanced appearance.
- Hidden Plate with Plugs: The most refined finish, featuring concealed plates and wood-plugged bolt holes for a master-crafted look.
From Specification to Site
Standard Trusses are provided as a deferred submittal, meaning detailed shop drawings can generally be produced within two weeks of receiving your project’s engineering requirements.
- Fire Performance: All materials meet the requirements for Type IV Heavy Timber (HT) construction.
- Precision Manufacturing: Large-format CNC machines and rigorous processes and quality control ensures every joint fits with factory precision.
- Project Readiness: Trusses are shipped fully assembled (where size allows) or trial-assembled at the plant to ensure an ideal field fit.
Ready to specify the beauty of Glulam?
Our team at Glu-Lam Sales Co., Inc. is ready to help you find the perfect balance of strength, beauty, and value.
Call us today: (951) 741-7920 or visit Glulams.com to start a rapid quote
