PosiStrut roof trusses

PosiStrut Roof Trusses are open-webbed, parallel chord trusses that can be used to construct floors, roofs and wall bracing panels. The secret to the popularity of PosiStrut Trusses can be found in their open-webbed design. The unique ‘V’ shaped steel web with integral teeth, combined with timber top and bottom chords, result in long, strong, light-weight beams.

PosiStruts are making a huge impact in roof construction. The fact that they can be engineered and manufactured in lengths up to 12 metres, with a clear-span to 8 metres allows the architect to introduce some exciting dynamics into their designs. With open-planned areas now an integral part of today’s domestic and commercial building designs, PosiStruts are the logical choice as a roofing solution.

PosiTruss’ open web design helps to reduce on-site costs by providing excellent access for plumbing, electrical, heating and air-conditioning ducting. Forget cutting holes through solid timber joists and reducing their strength, possibly even their structural integrity, or building expensive bulk heads to accommodate other services.

Low-pitched flat roofs have also increased in popularity as owners seek the aesthetic appeal of high ceilings but are often hampered by building height restrictions. Height restrictions can also be an issue with two-storey suburban homes where sloping sites make traditionally trussed roofs not viable.

PosiStrut roof trusses are ideal for second storeys, sites with poor foundations and steeply sloping sites.

Curved roofs aren’t all that new – people have been building them in steel for years. But steel construction and installation is often expensive as steel is heavy and difficult to man-handle, and there’s extra load-bearing implications to consider.

More weight means foundations and overall framing have to be specially engineered – that can eat into the construction budget very quickly! This can sometimes cause the Architect or Designer to ‘re-think’ their project.

Curved PosiStrut trusses give Architects and Designers the freedom to create exciting, innovative buildings – able to be enjoyed by all.

PosiTrusses have been readily adopted on-site because they are so user- friendly. They’re easier to fix, easier to manoeuvre and easier for following trades. Each and every PosiStrut Truss is engineered to meet the specific requirements of your roof or floor, so you can be sure of getting the right solution for every job. Freedom of design right through to time, labour and cost-savings on-site make PosiTrusses the perfect solution for your next domestic, commercial or light industrial project.