The Open Web Floor Truss Advantage

Open web floor trusses make installation

of pipes and wires a breeze

Open Web Trusses vs. Conventional Floor Framing

Conventional 2x10 lumber of I-joists only allow ductwork to run parallel between the members, which
means boring or notching are required for cross runs of wire or pipes. In addition, I-joists have similar
load requirements, which necessitate support beams and closer on-center spacing.

Advantages of an Open Web Floor Truss System

Engineered open web floor truss systems reduce time for sub-contractors working with heating, ventilation, air conditioning or plumbing, plus wide 2-1/2 or 3-1/2 nailing surfaces make for easy deck application. Using a floor truss system also provides greater flexibility in locating plumbing, duct work and

Floor trusses can span up to

24 on center

Floor trusses can span up to

24 on center

I-Joists require 12 on center spacing

I-Joists require 12 on center

spacing

Better flexibility
Time Saving
2x10 dimensional joists require center
bearings at 12 on center spacing (unless MSR lumber is used)

Since 1969 Midwest Manufacturing has

been dedicated to engineering the finest
floor trusses for our guests.

Engineered Systems
Experience the advantages of Midwest Manufacturings stocked and custom designed open web floor trusses:

Allows greater flexibility

No boring or notching joists
Better Basements
Faster construction less sub-contractor time equals
lower costs
Conceal all HVAC ductwork,
plumbing and wiring in floor truss
space
May be used for construction of
apartments, condominiums or
townhouses
Trimmable end floor trusses
(max 12 on each end) are in stock
at the truss plant

2x10 dimensional lumber joists

require center bearings at 12
on center spacing unless MSR
lumber is used

Less in-place cost

Easy application

Available at:

www.midwestmanufacturing.com

Conventional flooring requires time

consuming boring and notching

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Trimmable Open Web Floor Trusses

Trimmable shown

Prebuilt & Ready to Ship

Easily add wires or pipes

No boring necessary

The Easy Way to Compensate for Varying Wall Widths

Trimmable end open web floor trusses are in stock at the truss plant in 11-1/4, 14 and 16 depths
for 4x2 trusses, and in a 16 depth for 3x2 trusses. Lengths are as shown. Trusses can be trimmed
to a maximum of 12 on each end.

We can deliver right to your site!

Special Order Open Web Floor Trusses

Refer to the charts below for the maximum span O.C. spacing. Special order wood web floor trusses
have a 55# PSF Load. Our engineering department can also custom design floor trusses for your
specific needs.

3x2 Web Floor Truss L/360

Span Range & On Center Spacing Chart

4x2 Web Floor Truss L/360

Span Range

4x2 11-1/4
Depth Max O.C.

4x2 14
Depth Max O.C.

3x2 16
Depth Max O.C.

4x2 16
Depth Max O.C.

4x2 18
Depth Max O.C.

Depth of
Truss

12
On Center

16
On Center

19.2
On Center

24
On Center

8 0

6 0 to 8 0

24

24

24

24

24

12

20 8

18 0

17 6

16 4

10 0

8 0 to 10 0

24

24

24

24

24

14

23 6

21 0

19 8

18 4

12 0

10 0 to 12 0

24

24

24

24

24

16

26 0

23 8

22 0

14 0

12 0 to 14 0

24

24

24

24

24

18

28 4

25 10

16 0

14 0 to 16 0

24

24

24

24

24

20

30 6

18 0

16 0 to 18 0

24

24

24

24

24

22

20 0

18 0 to 20 0

16

24

24

24

24

24

22 0

20 0 to 22 0

24

16

24

24

24 0

22 0 to 24 0

19.2

16

19.2

19.2

26 0

24 0 to 26 0

16

12

19.2

19.2

28 0

26 0 to 28 0

12

16

16

Total Length
of Truss

12
On Center

16
On Center

19.2
On Center

9.25

185

18-2

16-10

13-6

20 4

11.25

22-5

21-5

201

17-7

24 4

22 2

12

23 11

21 10

20 5

19 0

27 8

26 0

24 4

14

27 4

24 10

23 2

21 4

32 6

29 8

27 10

25 10

16

30 0

27 5

25 11

23 9

35 0

31 6

29 6

27 4

18

32 9

29 8

28 0

26 3

20

35 7

32 0

30 1

28 0

22

37 11

34 5

32 3

29 8

24

40 0

36 10

34 5

31 9

*3x2 SPAN CHART for bottom chord bearing floors only

HVAC & Plumbing

Quality Counts
As one of the largest suppliers of trusses in North America, we utilize graded and/or rated SprucePine-Fir or Southern Yellow Pine species of wood for all residential and agricultural applications.
Professionally engineered, precision cut and quality inspected by a third party, they meet or exceed
TPI (Truss Plate Institute) requirements.

When (H) Equals

Diameter
(D)

3.5

11

Then (W) Equals

11.25

12.5 9.5

6.5

14

18.5 16

13 10.5 7.5

16

21 18.5 16

14 11.5

24
On Center

*L/480 also available

Duct Chart
Overall
Depth of
Truss

Depth of
Truss

Refer to the chart and diagram for determining

the specific requirements for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing duct for your
project.

W
H