Lightweight Wood Roof Trusses Pose Hazard For Ohio Firefighters

July 19, 2004
New houses are being built with more lighter materials these days. However, some fear this is putting firefighters at risk.
New houses are being built with more lighter materials these days.

However, some fear this is putting firefighters at risk.

At issue are lightweight wooden trusses that support the roof.

They're engineered to make housing more affordable, but many firefighters have a saying -- "Don't trust a truss."

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