The Gang-Nail Truss System is based on the Gang-Nail timber connector which is a steel plate with multiple spikes or nails projecting from one face. The connectors are pressed into the surface of the timber using large hydraulic presses, causing the nails to embed in the timber.

What is a gang nail system?

The Gang-Nail Truss System is based on the Gang-Nail timber connector which is a steel plate with multiple spikes or nails projecting from one face. The connectors are pressed into the surface of the timber using large hydraulic presses, causing the nails to embed in the timber.

Can you nail trusses?

Trusses or rafters may be attached to walls with a minimum of three of any of the nails shown in the adjoining table as long as the uplift does not exceed 200 pounds. If you are using gun nails, you must use a minimum of a 16d gun nail. allowed provided the nailing does not damage the metal plates.

What kind of nails do you use for trusses?

Use specified standard length common nails. 16d common and 10d common nails are 3-1/2″ and 3″ long respectively. 1-1/2″ slots allow for truss float. Do Not fully seat nails into truss when installing.

What is a gang nail plate?

A truss connector plate, or gang plate, is a kind of tie. Truss plates are light gauge metal plates used to connect prefabricated light frame wood trusses. They are also known as stud ties, metal connector plates, mending plates, or nail plates.

Can you screw into roof trusses?

It is possible to screw into your truss, but it’s risky. You would still be modifying the stress distribution on the truss, but significantly less so than cutting or drilling. However, only screw into your truss if it’s absolutely necessary, and consult the engineer who designed your attic before you do.

Is it OK to screw into roof trusses?

The cutting, notching or drilling of trussed rafters is not generally permitted unless the Trussed Rafter Designer has allowed this for in the design.

How does a gang-nail Truss System work?

Gang-Nail Truss System Gang-Nail Connectors – How They Work It is not economical to have a single connector that Gang-Nail Connectors – How They Work A Gang-Nail connector is a steel plate with a collection of spikes or nails projecting from one face (See diagram).

Who is Gang-Nail trusses?

Gang-Nail Trusses is a Canadian manufacturer of floor and roof trusses located in the town of Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan (7 miles East of Regina). We have been fabricating trusses in the Regina area since 1976. Gang-Nail Trusses employs over 30 office staff, including Professional Engineers, Design Technologists, Estimators and support staff.

How many people work at Gang Nail trusses?

Gang-Nail Trusses employs over 30 office staff, including Professional Engineers, Design Technologists, Estimators and support staff. The plant employs over 100 people during our busy season, including Sawyers, Assemblers, yard staff, forklift drivers and truck drivers.

What does Gang-Nail mean?

Gang-Nail Connectors – How They Work A Gang-Nail connector is a steel plate with a collection of spikes or nails projecting from one face (See diagram). The spikes, or teeth, are formed by punching slots in steel but leaving one end of the ‘plug’ connected to the sheet.