Why Use Westco Light Gage Steel Trusses?

Design Versatility allows Architects and Engineers more design options. Westco Steel Trusses have a high strength to weight ratio which allows for fewer framing members. This equates to more insulation and higher R-values. Our non-combustible Steel Truss and B-Deck assemblies are Fire, Mold and Corrosion Resistant. G 60 Zinc coatings virtually eliminate corrosion. A bolted assembly allows for pleasing ascetics which can be left exposed if desired.

Engineering Department

Design Build Services. Westco specializes in Design Build Projects. Our experience allows for input from our designers during the development stage of projects. Value Engineering not only reduces construction cost, proper engineering can reduce In-Place Performance Cost. Westco offers a full range of technical support and engineering services. Including design, fabrication, and erection drawings and detailing. A complete Engineered and Stamped Submittal Package is not the end of our support. Westco offers Onsite Consulting and Erection Services.

Steel Recycling Facts

Over 70% of all new steel in the United States comes from recycled content. The LEED program recognizes two types of recycled content: “Post Consumer” and “Post Industrial” (also called “Pre Consumer”). Based on statistics from the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) and an independent study by researchers at Fordham University, we have calculated the recycle content of Westco Steel Systems products to be as follows.

• 41.2% - Post Consumer material.
• 19.1% - Post Industrial material.