About the author  ⁄ Mark Weaver, P.E., S.E.

Mark Weaver, P.E., S.E. (weaver@kcse.com), is a Senior Engineer with Karagozian & Case, Inc.

Cold-formed steel (CFS) trusses can be an economical framing option for many buildings, and are often the most economical option for those having a steeply sloped roof. Some advantages of CFS trusses are that they have an excellent span-to-weight ratio, can be shop-fabricated into custom shapes, and are non-combustible.

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