Testimonials
“We’ve been using MSR pretty much since day one when SCS was founded in 1987. It’s a crucial element for roof and floor trusses, especially with today’s challenging designs for residential and commercial construction. By using MSR, we reduce the overall fiber required for the design of our products. For example, a top chord on a roof truss might require 2x6 if only #2 is available but that can often be replaced with a 2x4 in MSR. Likewise, floor trusses may require more webs if the chords are #2 but using MSR can allow us to reduce the number of webs and/or the size of the connector plates used.”
“Our lumber purchasing decisions are based on quality, strength and availability, so we choose MSR. With MSR lumber, we know the quality has been certified, and our lumber supplier is the best in the industry.”
“Because we can be confident in the higher design values and deflection properties of MSR, we can often use fewer trusses in the floor system as a whole – placing components 19.2 inches on center instead of 16. Less lineal footage of product to install means a lower installed cost, while delivering a high performance floor that doesn’t sacrifice loading capacity.”
“We’re able to stock less inventory, make less culls, and have a final product with a better appearance. The quality that MSR lumber provides is definitely a selling feature.”
“MSR lumber is a raw material that my company has been utilizing for many years. It is a high quality lumber that allows my product to exceed industry standards giving my company and our customers a high level of confidence in the final manufactured product.”
“MSR lumber is the only solution that a component manufacturer has to use in designs with strict engineering criteria. Every piece we receive, we know it has the strength to perform. Knowing those design values, MSR lets us get the full use of each piece of lumber.”
“Our designers are always looking to reduce the amount of web lateral bracing required by increasing the lumber grade to our MSR options. Reduced lateral bracing requirements reduce the installed cost and overall amount of lumber needed within a roof system. I think it’s one of the biggest benefits of using MSR lumber.”
“At A1 Roof Truss, we prefer to use MSR whenever we can versus any visual graded lumber. Consistency, quality and having a more scientific means for grading is our primary focus. We appreciate and request MSR products over any visual grade products.”
“We like using MSR because of the consistency and the reliable engineering values it brings us. This and due to the better appearance Lumber Specialties uses MSR in all its truss lumber.”
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