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Header Trusses — Blackwater Truss Systems
Header Trusses from Blackwater Truss Systems are designed to provide strong, reliable structural support for door openings, bays, and large clear spans within a building. Serving as the critical load-bearing component over wide openings, these trusses allow for the integration of garage doors, sliding doors, equipment bays, or drive-through clearances without sacrificing structural integrity.
Built for Structural Support
Header trusses are engineered to distribute loads efficiently across wide openings, supporting the roof system above while maintaining open, unobstructed access below. This makes them essential in buildings that require large entryways for vehicles, equipment, or livestock, as well as in commercial or agricultural structures where functionality and clearance are key.
Each header truss is prefabricated in our facility to meet strict engineering standards, ensuring accurate fit and quick installation. By eliminating the need for complex on-site framing, header trusses help streamline the building process and maintain consistent structural performance.
Standard Design Features
- Material: Fabricated from high-quality square steel tubing, available in 1.5" or 2" sizes, with additional reinforcement as required by engineering.
- Applications: Designed to span large door and bay openings while carrying roof loads safely.
- Coating: Supplied with a durable primer coating for corrosion protection and ease of finishing.
- Integration: Engineered to work seamlessly with Blackwater’s gable, lean-to, and monoslope trusses for a complete structural system.
- Inside Measurement (ISM): ISM is 5.5 inches less than the nominal span (e.g., a 20’ header truss has an ISM of 19’ 6.5”). This measurement ensures the truss fits between posts, not over them, for a clean structural connection.
Customization Options
Header trusses can be custom-engineered to fit your specific building design, including:
- Custom span lengths for different opening sizes
- Integration with various truss types and building layouts
- Adjustments for load requirements based on roof design and local building codes
- Options for additional bracing or reinforcement for heavy-duty applications
Important: Customization is not included in the listed price. Any modifications from our standard design will require a custom quote prior to ordering. The price shown is for our standard measurement only. If you need a custom truss quote, please contact us.
Ideal Applications
- Garage and shop door openings
- Agricultural equipment bays and livestock access points
- Commercial structures with large clear entryways
- Open-span access points in barns, barndominiums, and storage buildings
- Drive-through structures or large covered work areas
Why Choose Header Trusses
- Structural Confidence: Engineered to handle roof loads over large openings without compromising strength.
- Prefabricated Accuracy: Manufactured in-house for precise fitment and easy installation.
- Seamless Integration: Works with all Blackwater truss types for a unified structural system.
- Customizable: Adaptable to a variety of spans, loads, and configurations.
- Engineered Assurance: Designed to meet or exceed building code requirements, including Miami-Dade standards.
Key Takeaway
Header Trusses are the backbone of any structure with large doorways or open bays, providing the strength, precision, and reliability needed to safely support roof loads above wide openings. With custom engineering options, seamless integration, and Blackwater’s proven quality, header trusses make it easy to create functional, open spaces without compromising structural integrity.
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