Roof Truss

One of the major advantages of having a security license is being able to work at construction sites as a handyman if needed. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up scaffolds for roofers, assisting cranes to lift trusses and checking delivery papers and roof truss condition as they come pre-assembled from the factory. One might ask why a security guard might be hired rather than a handyman. The answer is simple! Roof trusses alone are worth well over a million dollars in many large construction projects. The rental equipment used in construction, like forklifts to lift and move lumber and plywood, cranes to move and lift roof trusses, bulldozers, trucks to transport roof trusses and construction materials, as well as snow removal and waterproofing equipment, can be added liabilities if moved or stolen from construction sites. Besides, worksite safety is also important.

The following are the steps leading up to roof truss placement for most major residential or commercial construction projects:

1. Measurements are taken by engineers for the roof truss, rafter length and the angle at the construction site.

2. Roof trusses come pre-assembled from the Factory/warehouse. In Ontario, these factories are mostly located in Sarnia.

3.  Chains are used to hook trusses to the crane.

5. The Crane then lifts the roof truss at an appropriate angle as required for the placement.

6. Roof Trusses are finally nailed in and secured.