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    Nov 20, 2014, 09:52 PM
    Floor trusses
    Do floor trusses come in set lengths or can they be custom order
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    Nov 21, 2014, 02:39 PM
    They are typically engineered and custom made for your application i.e. length and load rating. Truss companies will do the specs for you.
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    Nov 21, 2014, 03:30 PM
    Hi ma, did you not finish your answer?
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    Nov 21, 2014, 07:40 PM
    Edited the post, thanks.
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    Nov 22, 2014, 10:01 AM
    Both, most lumber yards carry a good variety that will meet the needs of 95% of all applications. Many I have dealt with have you pick from their spec charts and then they putthem together for you.
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