Entries by The Truss Joint

TrussLok (Screwed Truss Hold Downs)

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Mitek Australias answer to the truss hold down request every builder has asked for; The ‘TrussLok’. Fast, Easy & Simple to install, the TrussLok screw is a hold down alternative for truss to wall plate connections. The TrussLok can be used in single or double wall plates. They are driven from the underneath of the […]

Pegged Mortise & Tenon Exposed Trusses

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NEW JOINT METHOD OFFERED FOR EXPOSED TRUSSES BY THE TRUSS JOINT: Adding to our list of connection options for exposed trusses is traditional pegged mortise and tenon construction. Designed and manufactured all in house at The Truss Joint, exposed trusses can now be provided without steel plates or bolts. Utilizing the 5 Axis CNC timber […]

Split Hangers

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Mitek ‘Split Hangers’ are the answer to the versatile heavy duty beam to beam connection builders require. Suitable to use on any width beam they are not pigeon holed to one sectional size timber size. Their speedy and ease of installation is a great benefit also; using pre-drilled holes and Miteks 14G self tapping screws […]

CNC Timber Machining

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NEW MACHINE INSTALLATION: Adding to our list of connection options for exposed trusses is the installation of our first Essetre Techno Fast CNC Machine. The 5 Axis CNC timber machining capabilities of the Techno Fast are almost limitless. The Essetre Techno Fast is marketed as “THE QUICKEST, MOST VERSATILE AND COMPACT WORKING CENTER ON THE […]

Compare LVL – All LVL’s are not equal

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There are many different brands and grades of LVL (laminated veneer lumber) on the market in Australia. Here we will compare LVL grades and demonstrate that not all LVL’s are equal. For the purpose of this topic, specific branding and products have not been mentioned. We will focus on only strength grades commonly found in […]

FG Rafters (an LVL alternative)

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FG rafters are a great time saving rafter alternative to LVL & I joist rafters often nominated by engineers & building designers. The benefits for the builder far outweigh the other alternatives. Developed in 2020 by The Truss Joint with MiTEK engineers the FG Rafter was born when the building industry suffered sever timber shortages. […]

MiTEK Australia ‘EasyCat’ Phone App

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Everyone now days has a phone allowing us to find and build knowledge wherever we are. Builders and carpenters are one of the busiest trades in Australia and sometimes find it hard to find information quickly. MiTEK Australia have developed an easy to navigate app which allows us to make informative decision on the fly. […]

New Web Site Launch

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Welcome to the new home of The Truss Joint, Bendigo, Victoria. Browse through our new site to see a showcase our latest designs and work. Whether it be a prefabricated roof design, floor joist design or one of our bespoke exposed truss designs this site will give an insight of what we’ve been up to. […]