When starting something new, it is a good idea to start small, work out the kinks and make the inevitable mistakes on a small scale before expanding a product or a process. Businesses do not start off as Fortune 100 companies. Musicians do not purchase Stradivarius violins or P. Mauriat saxophones before they spend hours of practice honing their skill. Churches begin meeting in school gymnasiums before breaking ground on their first small building, with hopes to expand as their memberships grow. …
Author Archives : Michael Pellock, P.E.
Michael Pellock, P.E. is the Executive Vice President for Aegis Metal Framing. Member of CFSEI, AISI and SFIA. He can be reached at mpellock@mii.com.
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. …