Quality Roof Trusses
Richco Structures is one of the largest roof truss suppliers in the Midwest.
Founded in 1962, Richco’s experienced staff and dedicated leadership team have made our components second to none in the industry. Using state-of-the art technology & manufacturing processes, RICHCO has been able to keep the best lead times in the industry. The custom engineered layouts provide a solution to almost any architecturally drawn design. We also laminate our layouts for ease of use on-site, our processes and experience lead us to engineer the most affordable & time saving designs in the market.
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Trusses Save Money
Because costs are known in advance, there’s no guesswork. Your site erection time is greatly reduced and dollar losses from job site material shortages and pilferage are eliminated.
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Trusses Are Reliable
Every truss has been individually designed and that design is checked and approved by licensed engineers for structural adequacy.
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Trusses Are Versatile
Trusses provide more designflexibility, inside and out, than conventional framing. Offering numerous custom design options, our trusses present an economical and structurally superior method for rapid erection.
Advantages of Trusses Over Conventional Framing
- Savings in design costs-one basic structural design for shell with minor floor plan variations
- Better project cost control, with component costs known in advance
- Better cash flow with earlier occupancy due to reduced on-site labor
- Faster shell completion time
- Using trusses of smaller dimension lumber, in place of beams and columns
- Greater flexibility in locating plumbing, duct work, and electrical wiring
- Floor plan freedom in locating interior partitions often without additional support required
- Pre-determined, pre-engineered truss system
- Fewer pieces to handle and reduced installation time
- Wide 3-1/2” nailing surface for easy floor deck application
- Eliminate notching and boring joists for electrical wiring and plumbing
- Floor trusses offer better availability and less in-place cost than 2x8 or 2x10 joists
- Factory-manufactured components to exact span requirements
- Reduced HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractor time on job
- No column pads to pour, no steel beams and posts to place
- Job site material pilferage and cutting waste reduced
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