Recently, in a timed comparison in the US, the Ultra-Span Light Gauge Steel Truss System was priced 20% lower for like material,
took 33% less time to cut, and 36% less time to fabricate than it’s closest light gauge steel competitor.
Using crews with no experience on either system, the MiTek Ultra-Span truss system clearly outperformed the competition in every
category from cutting to shipping.
The clearest advantage was the unique member profile shape that MiTek has developed. Purposely designed with less steel per metre than
any other system, the Ultra-Span truss shape is fabricated with only three components (chords,webs and single size connector).
This simple engineering system allows the fabricator to utilize the MiTek 20/20 software suite to lay out, engineer, cut and estimate every
type of truss from simple common truss shapes to complicated long clear span trusses.
As per the design the Ultra-Span truss system shape sits flat in the jigging fixture with all of the connection surfaces easily accessible and flush for a quality screwed connection every time. The system also features same gauge connectors for faster screw throughput, same gauge top and bottom chord designs to minimize cutting and handling, and a true truss shape every time including scissor trusses and tray ceiling with no job site modifications.
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Advantages of the Ultra Span® light gauge steel truss system:
 Elegant simple system, with all members straight and true for level roof
Span capability from small low-cost to large 40m clear span commercial structures like sheds,warehouses and office blocks
Longevity of product due to galvanized coating plus inherent properties of non-combustibility, resistance to borer and fungus attack
Lower weight reduces transportation costs, improves handling and erection
Ease of truss manufacture with screws and electric fixing tool directly on site
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