Universal Forest Products

Pin-connected truss

About Custom Pin-Connected Trusses

Custom open-web pin-connected trusses are comprised of a structural wood chord, metal web and a pin connection. Pin-trusses are commonly installed in restaurant, retail and commercial structures and are ideal for both floor and roof construction. Its simple top chord bearing connection is designed specifically to handle an eccentric load and eliminate the need of increased building height and notched plates.

Custom pin-truss features

  • Longer span capability
  • Greater design flexibility.
  • Top or bottom chord bearing
  • Cambered as required by design
  • Parallel chord, tapered or pitched profiles
  • Lightweight and dimensionally stable.
  • Open-web design for easy installation of mechanical and electrical